Recall 00V-019: 1988–1993 Mack CH

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall for trailer hitches, reported to NHTSA on May 11, 2000, covering about 90 vehicles.

NHTSA number
00V-019
Report date
May 11, 2000
Vehicles affected
90
Owners notified
Jun 22, 2000

The problem

Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with fontaine fifth wheel assemblies. The fifth wheel mounting plates can crack.

The risk

Under the trailer loading, the mounting plate could eventually fail due to fatigue.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the mounting plates that are cracked.

Notes

Mack recall no. Sco259.owner notification began june 22, 2000.owner notification is expected to begin 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 1-610-709-3011. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerMACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
ComponentTrailer Hitches › Fifth Wheel Assembly
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number00V019003

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mack CH1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 00V-019?

Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with fontaine fifth wheel assemblies. The fifth wheel mounting plates can crack.

How is recall 00V-019 fixed?

Dealers will inspect and replace the mounting plates that are cracked.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.