Recalls for 2010 Mack Cxu

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DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE

Posted on: 2011-07-25
Description
Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 chu, cxu and gu heavy trucks manufactured from july 12, 2010, through july 23, 2010 for a potentially defective weld on the shaft that the clutch pedal attaches to.

Consequence
If the weld fails, the pedal shaft may work its way loose and potentially cause the clutch pedal to fall to the floor, which would limit the driver's control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the clutch pedal shaft free of charge.  The safety recall began on august 29, 2011.  Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-866-1177.

Notes
Mack trucks safety recall number is sc0355.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 #2 - TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2011-04-01
Description
Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 chu and cxu heavy trucks manufactured from january 2008 through july 2010.  There may be an interference with the bolts used to secure the fifth wheel to the frame that can prevent the bolts from being torqued to specification.

Consequence
The bolts may fail and could result in the fifth wheel coming loose causing the trailer to separate from the tractor increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the bolts as required free of charge.  The safety recall began on may 30, 2011.  Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-866-1177.

Notes
Mack trucks recall no.  Sc0351.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 #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

Posted on: 2010-11-02
Description
Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2011 cxu, heavy trucks manufactured from august 12, 2009, through august 31, 2010.  The rear hold-down brackets that secure the battery box lid may be rotated too far forward, which may restrict the battery box lid from properly seating.

Consequence
If this occurs, the battery box lid may come off when stepping on the step, which may cause a person to fall from the vehicle resulting in personal injury.

Corrective Action
Mack will inspect and adjust the rear hold-down brackets as required free of charge.  The safety recall began on december 1, 2010.  Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-866-1177.

Notes
Mack safety recall no.  Sc0346.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 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Posted on: 2012-09-06
Description
Mack is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 chu and cxu vehicles, manufactured from october 13, 2006, through december 23, 2009 and equipped with daytime running lights and fog lights.  A short in the fog light circuit may cause the low beam headlight circuit to cut out.

Consequence
If the low beam headlights go out, the driver may lose visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Mack will notify owners, and install an additional wiring harness on the affected vehicles, free of charge.  The safety recall began on november 14, 2012.  Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-866-1177.

Notes
Mack's recall number is sc0365.customers may 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 #5 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS

DEFECT #6 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Posted on: 2014-02-28
Description
Mack trucks, inc. (mack) notified the agency on february 20, 2014, that they are recalling certain model year 2010-2012 chu, cxu, gu and td vehicles manufactured from june 16, 2009, through july 8, 2011. While continuing to research the scope of the issue, mack expanded the recall on november 18, 2014 to include certain model year 2008-2009 and 2013-2014 chu, cxu, gu and td vehicles manufactured from june 16, 2009, through july 8, 2011. Having completed its investigation, mack once again expanded the recall during february 2015 to include an additional 53,780 vehicles from model years 2007 and 2015. The recall now covers model year 2007-2015 includes chu, cxu, gu and td vehicles produced october 13, 2006, through october 3, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic power distribution module (epdm) may be contaminated from water leaks in, and around, the windshield. If exposed to water leaks, contaminants such as road salts may deposit on the epdm.

Consequence
Deposits of contaminants may result in the circuits being bridged, creating a high resistance short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Mack has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the epdm. If contamination has occurred, dealers will replace the epdm and address the leak, free of charge. Owners of model year 2010-2012 chu, cxu, gu and td vehicles were initially notified april 24, 2014. Owners affected by the recall expansions were notified in february 2015. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-336-393-2000. Mack's number for this recall is sc0375.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #7 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT

Posted on: 2014-04-23
Description
Mack trucks inc. (mack) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 chu, cxu, and mru, 2007 ct and cv, 2008-2014 gu, and 2011-2014 leu, and td trucks manufactured february 28, 2006, through november 8, 2013, and equipped hamsar electronic flasher. The hazard warning lights may fail.

Consequence
A failure of the hazard warning lights could reduce the trucks visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic flasher unit, free of charge. The recall will begin by mid-june 2014. Interim letters went out to owners on june 23, 2014. The recall began on july 25, 2014. Owners may contact mack customer service at 1-866-298-6586. Mack's number for this recall is sc0379.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #8 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Posted on: 2014-04-22
Description
Mack trucks inc. (mack) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 cxu trucks manufactured november 20, 2009, through january 27, 2014, and equipped with dual vertical exhaust pipes. The white conspicuity reflectors on the rear of the cab could be blocked by the exhaust pipes. As such, these vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Consequence
A blocked reflector makes the truck-tractor less visible when operating the vehicle without a trailer in the dark, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trucks and if the reflectors are blocked, they will add two vertical white reflectors to the rear glass , free of charge. The recall began on may 30, 2014. Owners may contact mack customer service at 1-336-393-2000. Mack's number for this recall is sc0378.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.