Vehicle recall 12V017000 · January 20, 2012

Mack LE and MR

Over time, the vehicles load may result in fatigue cracks of the front axle beam.

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 2002-2005 mr and le heavy trucks, manufactured from February 1, 2002, through December 22, 2004. Over time, the vehicles load may result in fatigue cracks of the front axle beam. These cracks can propagate and result in complete fracture of the axle beam.
Consequence: If complete fracture occurs, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: THIS RECALL RELATES TO PREVIOUS RECALLS 09V-240 AND 10V-069. ANALYSIS OF THESE RECALLS HAS SHOWN THAT AFTER THE RECEIVING THE REMEDIES, THE AXLES MAY STILL CRACK. AS SUCH, MACK TRUCKS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED AXLES ON ANY MR AND LE MODELS CONFIGURED AS FRONT-LOADER OR SIDE-LOADER REFUSE TRUCKS. AXLES ON ALL OTHER MR AND LE MODELS WILL RECEIVE A MAG-PARTICLE INSPECTION AND MACK WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED AXLE BEAMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN iIN JULY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-866-1177.
Notes: Mack trucks' recall number is SC0361.CUSTOMERS may 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: 12V017000
Reported to NHTSA: January 20, 2012
Filed by: MACK TRUCKS, INC
Manufacturer campaign: SC0361
Owner notification: July 27, 2012
Vehicles potentially affected: 8,333
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Front

Recall 12V017000 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 LE (2002-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Mack MR (2002-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002

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