Safety Recall NHTSA · 02E050000 Reported September 3, 2002

Marmon-herrington/steer drive axles

Marmon-herrington · Steering · 1,993 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
02E050000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Marmon-herrington
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
1,993
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
September 3, 2002

Defect Summary

Mt-10 and mt-11 steer drive axles manufactured from january 1990 to august 31, 2002. the left hand steering knuckle can develop a crack.

Safety Consequence

This could eventually result in a fracture of the knuckle and a loss of steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Marmon-herrington will notify its customers to have the axles inspected and repaired free of charge. owner notification is expected to begin during september/october 2002. 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 marmon-herrington at 502-253-0277.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Marmon-herrington dealer and reference recall ID 02E050000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 02E050000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02E050000?

NHTSA recall 02E050000 was issued by Marmon-herrington on September 3, 2002. It addresses: Marmon-herrington/steer drive axles. The recall affects approximately 1,993 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Marmon-herrington dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02E050000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.