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NHTSA Recall 03V201000: Hub (suspension)

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 998 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Mack Ch.

998
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2003
owners notified (October 14)
NHTSA campaign03V201000
Manufacturer campaignSC280
ComponentSUSPENSION › FRONT › HUB
Report receivedJune 3, 2003
Owner notificationOctober 14, 2003
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

On certain heavytrucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.

Safety risk

Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. Owner notification began on oactober 14, 2003. Customers will be informed of parts availability by october 3, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mack at 610-709-3337.

Notes

Mack recall no. Sc280.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 03V201000

Make and modelModel years
Mack Ch1998, 1999, 2001
Mack Cx1998, 1999, 2001

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.