Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V492000 Reported October 17, 2013

Loose spindle nuts may cause hub separation

Mack Trucks, Inc. · Power Train · 1,155 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V492000
Manufacturer Campaign
SC0371
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
1,155
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 17, 2013
Completion Rate
90.13

Defect Summary

Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 chu, cxu, gu, leu, and mru vehicles manufactured with pro-torque axle spindle nuts from august 28, 2012, through august 16, 2013. the pro-torque nut may not have been installed correctly, which may result in a loosening of the nut.

Safety Consequence

If the nut comes loose, the hub assembly may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Mack trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on november 12, 2013. mack's recall number is sc0371. owners may contact mack trucks at 1-336-393-2000.

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 Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 13V492000 or campaign SC0371.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V492000

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

What is recall 13V492000?

NHTSA recall 13V492000 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on October 17, 2013. It addresses: Loose spindle nuts may cause hub separation. The recall affects approximately 1,155 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V492000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC0371. 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.