1998 MACK CX Recalls (2)

Campaign:
00V024000 on 02/02/2000
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Manufactured:
03/24/1998 - 08/29/1999
Affected:
709
Defect:
Vehicle description: certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the headlamp assemblies have the bulb identification for the low and high beam reversed on the front lens.
Consequence:
The headlight assemblies do not meet the requirements of the standard.
Correction:
Owners will be provided with a correct label, along with installation instructions.
Notes:
Mack recall no. sco258.owner notification began march 13, 2000. owners who do not receive the label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact mack at 1-610-709-3011.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
03V201000 on 06/04/2003
Component:
Suspension:front:hub
Manufactured:
07/31/1998 - 10/14/1998
Affected:
998
Defect:
On certain heavytrucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
Consequence:
Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Correction:
Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. owner notification began on oactober 14, 2003. customers will be informed of parts availability by october 3, 2003. 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 610-709-3337.
Notes:
Mack recall no. sc280.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1998 MACK CX TSBs (2)

Bulletin:
622026
Component:
162800 structure:body:hood
Summary:
Hood-mounted mirror reinforcement plate. mack cx model. *tt
Bulletin:
SP-364-032
Component:
185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
Summary:
Mack trucks: the instrument cluster is not displaying the proper transmission message.*rm

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