1999 MACK CL Recalls (6)

Campaign:
00V230003 on 10/31/2000
Component:
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Manufactured:
01/31/1999 - 08/30/2000
Affected:
45,866
Defect:
Vehicle description: class 8 trucks equipped with felsted electronic accelerator pedals. the return springs can break on the accelerator pedals that are equipped with stainless steel or electroplated wire return springs.
Consequence:
This condition could cause the pedal to go to full throttle if both return springs break, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Replacement accelerator pedals equipped with return springs manufactured of music wire with one additional coil on each spring and with an organic coating, eliminating electroplating will be installed.
Notes:
Owner notification began december 13, 2000.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 1-610-709-3011. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
00V246103 on 11/07/2000
Component:
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Manufactured:
06/30/1999 - 12/09/1999
Affected:
6,244
Defect:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. the tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.
Consequence:
This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Correction:
Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends.
Notes:
Owner notification began december 13, 2000.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 1-610-709-3011. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
01V044107 on 05/01/2001
Component:
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Manufactured:
08/08/1999 - 09/02/1999
Affected:
1,484
Defect:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
Consequence:
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the defective tie rods. owner notification began july 13, 2001. 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 1-610-709-3011 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
01V044207 on 05/01/2001
Component:
Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection
Manufactured:
07/15/1999 - 09/02/1999
Affected:
4,247
Defect:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with drag link assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
Consequence:
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the defective drag links. owner/distributor notification began august 30, 2001. 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 1-610-709-3011 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
02V061002 on 03/25/2002
Component:
Suspension:rear
Manufactured:
09/30/1998 - 01/15/2002
Affected:
213
Defect:
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with dana spicer tandem drive axle models ds463, an undersized attachment weld may fracture without warning.
Consequence:
The loss of this attachment to the vehicle chassis can adversely affect vehicle handling or driver control.
Correction:
The dealers will remove the suspect bracket, inspect the axle housing, and reweld the bracket to the axle housing. owner notification began april 22, 2002. 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 truck recall no. sco273. consumers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

Campaign:
02V037006 on 09/05/2002
Component:
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Manufactured:
06/13/1999 - 10/30/2000
Affected:
2,050
Defect:
On some heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets, the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.
Consequence:
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. this campaign will supersede nhtsa recall nos. 01v-140-005 (mack sc0270) and 00v-246-103 (mack sc0262). owner notification began december 27, 2002. 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 truck recall no. sco276.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1999 MACK CL TSBs (2)

Bulletin:
SB541002
Component:
063110 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv)
Summary:
Subject on installation of new-style height control valve for al suspension originally built with height control valve and separate pilot dump valve. *tt
Bulletin:
SL273001
Component:
062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
Summary:
Subject regarding an ambient air temperature sensor phased into production to correct an engine misfire condition that may be experienced with certain e-tech engines. *tt

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