Vehicle recall 03V201000 · June 3, 2003
Mack CH and CX
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V201000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 3, 2003
- Filed by
- MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC280
- Owner notification
- October 14, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 998
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Hub
Vehicles covered
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