Vehicle recall 02V037006 · August 15, 2002
Mack CH, CL and 2 more models
On some heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with TRW model 20EDL ball sockets, the tie rod ball-socket…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On some heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with TRW model 20EDL ball sockets, the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.
- Consequence
- If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. This campaign will supersede NHTSA recall nos. 01V-140-005 (mack SC0270) and 00V-246-103 (mack SC0262). Owner notification began December 27, 2002. 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 truck recall no. SCO276.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V037006
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 15, 2002
- Filed by
- MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC0276
- Owner notification
- December 27, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,050
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Vehicles covered
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