Vehicle recall 10V069000 · March 3, 2010

Mack CL, CV and 5 more models

The axle beam may have transverse shear lines on the bottom of the axle from the trimming process.

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

Summary: Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2004 cl, cv, le, mr, rb, rd, and model year 2003 through 2004 dm heavy trucks manufactured from February 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003, equipped with axle beams manufactured by bharat forge. The axle beam may have transverse shear lines on the bottom of the axle from the trimming process.
Consequence: These lines, if present, can promote initiation of cracks, which over time may possibly lead to axle beam failure and a vehicle crash can occur.
Remedy: Mack will notify owners, inspect and replace any affected axle beams free of charge. The safety recall began on March 5, 2010. Owners may contact mack at 1-800-866-1177.
Notes: Mack trucks recall no. SC0341.OWNERS 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: 10V069000
Reported to NHTSA: March 3, 2010
Filed by: MACK TRUCKS, INC
Manufacturer campaign: SC0341
Owner notification: March 5, 2010
Vehicles potentially affected: 15,490
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Power train › Axle assembly

Recall 10V069000 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 CL (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
Mack CV (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
Mack DM (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
Mack LE (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
Mack MR (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
Mack RB (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
Mack RD (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002

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