2000 MACK CX 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:
01V189004 on 07/31/2001
Component:
Service brakes, air:controls
Manufactured:
09/18/2000 - 03/29/2001
Affected:
8,268
Defect:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with certain meritor-wabco brake system two and four port relay valves. the valve may stick open when a high-pressure application is released.
Consequence:
When the valve sticks open, it can result in a total loss of air from either the service or the park brake system. the driver may lose braking ability under a service application, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace these valves. owner notification began november 16, 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 meritor wabco at 800-535-5560.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
01V140005 on 10/16/2001
Component:
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Manufactured:
08/04/2000 - 11/13/2000
Affected:
8,794
Defect:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain dana/spicer axles (e12001) and mack axles through dana heavy axle (fawl 12). 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. trucks that have been repaired under recall 00v246103/sc0262 will not be re-recalled. trucks only inspected and determined to have an acceptable date code under sc0262 will be recalled under this campaign. owner notification began january 8, 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 1-610-709-3011.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
02V019000 on 01/24/2002
Component:
Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Manufactured:
09/13/2000 - 12/17/2001
Affected:
869
Defect:
On certain class 8 heavy duty trucks equipped with r. h. sheppard m90 steering gears, an incorrect hose was used for the high-pressure line between the power steering pump and the steering gear. the hose is rated at 2000 psi, while it should be rated at 3000 psi.
Consequence:
This hose could develop a leak or burst while in service. should the line burst, steering control would still be maintained, but a loss of power assist will be experienced.
Correction:
dealers will replace the steering hose. owner notification began march 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 1-610-709-3011.
Notes:
Mack truck recall no. 272. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (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).
Campaign:
08V688000 on 12/23/2008
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights:switch
Affected:
34,269
Defect:
Mack is recalling 34,269 my 1999-2005 cx and my 2004-2008 cxn trucks. the headlight switch may prematurely fail resulting in inoperative or intermittent headlights.
Consequence:
The head lights may not operate properly which could result in intermittent or no headlight function. this could impair a driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the headlight switch. the recall began on february 27, 2009. owners may contact mack at 1-800-528-6586.
Notes:
Mack recall no. sc0342.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

2000 MACK CX TSBs (8)

Bulletin:
PI540
Component:
138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
Summary:
Subject regarding heater blower motor replacement. *tt
Bulletin:
622026
Component:
162800 structure:body:hood
Summary:
Hood-mounted mirror reinforcement plate. mack cx model. *tt
Bulletin:
FSB-214-024
Component:
063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Summary:
Mack trucks: there is revised mounting hardware for the exhaust manifold and turbocharger. *rm
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
Bulletin:
K58557784
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Fuel injector offset learning diagnostic trouble codes ( dtc ) / fault codes logged in engine control module ( ems ); possible rough / uneven idle - obd15 chassis
Bulletin:
K04342327
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Diagnostic trouble code ( dtc ) p0420 illuminating the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) - us17 (ghg17, common rail fuel system) chassis only
Bulletin:
K01050303
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Diagnostic trouble code ( dtc ) p0471 illuminating the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) - us17 (ghg17, common rail fuel system) chassis only
Bulletin:
K72614548
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Diagnostic trouble code ( dtc ) p02fa illuminating the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) - us17 (ghg17, common rail fuel system) chassis only

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