2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Posted on: 2014-03-25
Description
Mack trucks inc. (mack) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 cxu, 2010-2015 leu, and 2011-2015 mru vehicles manufactured with certain cummins westport model isl g and isx12 g engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
Consequence
The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
Corrective Action
Cummins and cummins westport will notify owners, and authorized cummins service facilities will upload a new ecm calibration, free of charge. The recall began on march 12, 2014. Customers may contact mack at 1-336-393-2000 or cummins inc. At 1-800-343-7357. Mack's number for this recall is sc0377.
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 #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Posted on: 2015-05-11
Description
Mack trucks, inc. (mack) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 mack mru and leu trucks manufactured june 25, 2010, to april 30, 2015, and 2015-2016 lr6 trucks manufactured from december 18, 2014 through march 6, 2015. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Consequence
If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Cummins will notify owners on behalf of mack, and cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ecm) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on june 12, 2015. Owners may contact mack customer service at 1-800-528-6586 or cummins inc. At 1-800-343-7357. Mack's number for this recall is sc0391.
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.