4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER
Posted on: 2004-03-12
Description
Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. The front brake chamber on some 18,000 lb. And 20,000 lb front axle assemblies is too small to meet stopping distance requirements.
Consequence
This could cause the stopping distance to be increased, which could result in a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the front brake chambers. The recall began april 21, 2004. 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 1-610-709-3337.
Notes
Mack recall no. Sc0286.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - STEERING
Posted on: 2005-03-29
Description
On certain heavy-duty, class 8 trucks, the lower and upper steering shaft pinch bolts were improperly tightened.
Consequence
As a result of this condition, the steering shaft could possibly come loose which could lead to a sudden loss of vehicle control, which could result in a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the torque at the suspect joints, and correct if necessary free of charge. The recall began on may 5, 2005. Owners may contact mack at 1-610-709-2131.
Notes
Mack recall no. Sc0295.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 #3 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2009-06-30
Description
Mack is recalling 10,300 model year 2004 and 2005 cl, cv, dm, le, and rb and model year 2004 rd heavy trucks manufactured from october 1, 2003 through september 30, 2004, equipped with axle beams manufactured by bharat forge. The axle beam may have transverse shear lines on the bottom of the axle from the trimming process.
Consequence
These lines, if present, can promote initiation of cracks, which over time may possibly lead to axle beam failure and a vehicle crash can occur.
Corrective Action
Mack will notify owners, inspect and replace any affected axle beams free of charge. The safety recall began on august 14, 2009. Owners may contact mack at 1-800-866-1177.
Notes
Mack's recall campaign no. Sc0341.owners 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 #4 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2010-02-26
Description
Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2004 cl, cv, le, mr, rb, rd, and model year 2003 through 2004 dm heavy trucks manufactured from february 1, 2002 through september 30, 2003, equipped with axle beams manufactured by bharat forge. The axle beam may have transverse shear lines on the bottom of the axle from the trimming process.
Consequence
These lines, if present, can promote initiation of cracks, which over time may possibly lead to axle beam failure and a vehicle crash can occur.
Corrective Action
Mack will notify owners, inspect and replace any affected axle beams free of charge. The safety recall began on march 5, 2010. Owners may contact mack at 1-800-866-1177.
Notes
Mack trucks recall no. Sc0341.owners 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 .