Safety Recall NHTSA · 99V014001 Reported January 22, 1999

Mack/inner wheel cone

Q: What is recall 99V014001?

NHTSA recall 99V014001 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on January 22, 1999. It addresses: Mack/inner wheel cone. The recall affects approximately 8,025 vehicles , with the defect involving the Suspension component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Mack Trucks, Inc. · Suspension · 8,025 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

99V014001

Manufacturer Campaign

SCO257

Manufacturer

Mack Trucks, Inc.

Component

Suspension

Vehicles Affected

8,025

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 22, 1999

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty truck chassis equipped with mack 16,000 lb., 18,000 lb., or 20,000 lb. Heavy duty steering axles. the inner wheel bearing cone for the steering axle wheel hub assembly does not properly fit onto the mack steering axle spindle assembly. improper fit of the bearing to the spindle increases the stress levels to the steering axle spindle which could cause spindle failure.

Safety Consequence

If the spindle fails, a loss of driver control could occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove the left and right hub/drum assemblies from the steering axles and replace the inner wheel bearing cones and cups.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 99V014001 or campaign SCO257.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 99V014001

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

What is recall 99V014001?

NHTSA recall 99V014001 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on January 22, 1999. It addresses: Mack/inner wheel cone. The recall affects approximately 8,025 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 99V014001 or the manufacturer campaign number SCO257. 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.