Recalls for 2006 Mack Mr

DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2005-11-17
Description
On certain diesel powered heavy duty trucks, the bolts attaching the fuel tank mounting brackets to the frame may have insufficient torque and therefore may result in premature failure of the fuel tank mounting.

Consequence
If the fuel tank falls, there is the potential for the tank to ignite, resulting in personal injury, vehicle and property damage.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank bracket mounting bolts free of charge.  The recall began on february 6, 2006.  Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-528-6586.  

Notes
Mack recall no.  Sc0309.  Customers may also 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.

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE

Posted on: 2008-03-27
Description
Mack is recalling 218 my 2006-2007 mr trucks.  A check valve was omitted from the secondary supply port of the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve.

Consequence
As a result, an air leak in the secondary or primary system may result in the park brakes inadvertently applying, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will add a check valve to the secondary supply port of the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve and will also repair the sr-7 valve by applying a check valve repair kit as required for the bendix safety recall (please see 07e-037).  The recall began on april 15, 2008.  Owners may contact mack at 1-800-528-6586.

Notes
Mack recall no.  Sc0337.customers may also 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.