Vehicle recall 05V184000 · April 22, 2005
Mack CHN and CXN
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with accuride aluminum wheels, the wheels were not properly pre-stressed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with accuride aluminum wheels, the wheels were not properly pre-stressed. This allows cracks to develop over time.
- Consequence
- This may eventually lead to wheel failure and possibly result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the wheels free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2005. Owners may contact mack trucks at 610-709-2131.
- Notes
- Mack trucks recall no. SC0297. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V184000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 22, 2005
- Filed by
- MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC0297
- Owner notification
- June 17, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 58
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels
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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