Vehicle recall 03V522000 · December 11, 2003
Mack CH and CX
On certain chassis equipped with dana steering axle assemblies.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain chassis equipped with dana steering axle assemblies. These axles are built with an integral knuckle and steering arm. The steering arm could have longitudinal cracks.
- Consequence
- The ball stud could become loose, causing loss of steering control which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the integral knuckle and steer arm and replace if necessary. Owner notification began on January 16, 2004. 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
- 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
- 03V522000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 11, 2003
- Filed by
- MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Owner notification
- January 16, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 148
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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