Vehicle recall 02V218000 · August 5, 2002

Mack CH and CX

On certain class 8 chassis equipped with r. H. Sheppard "M100" steering gears and TRW "TAS65" steering gears, a power steering hose with an incorrect pressure rating was…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: On certain class 8 chassis equipped with r. H. Sheppard "M100" steering gears and TRW "TAS65" steering gears, a power steering hose with an incorrect pressure rating was installed by the factory.
Consequence: The hose, which connects the power steering pump to the steering gear, could burst or leak, which could result in the loss of power steering assist.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the power steering hose. Ower notification began June 20, 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 1-610-709-3337.
Notes: Mack recall no. SCO278. Customers can 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: 02V218000
Reported to NHTSA: August 5, 2002
Filed by: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Manufacturer campaign: SCO278
Owner notification: June 20, 2002
Vehicles potentially affected: 690
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections

Recall 02V218000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Mack CH (2002): 2002
Mack CX (2002): 2002

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