2003 MACK CV Recalls (5)
- Campaign:
- 03V253000 on 07/27/2003
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:supply:check valve
- Manufactured:
- 05/18/2003 - 07/10/2003
- Affected:
- 1,232
- Defect:
- Certain heavy duty vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." improper seating of the check valve retainer in the brass fitting housing has occurred. it is possible for the air brake system pressure to push the check valve internal parts into the primary system reservoir and a vehicle operator would not know that this has happened.
- Consequence:
- In this condition, the vehicle would not meet the emergency requirements of the standard.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the check valve. owner notification began november 26, 2003. owners should contact mack at 1-610-709-3337.
- Notes:
- Mack recall no. sc0281.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 03V420000 on 10/28/2003
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
- Manufactured:
- 08/17/2003 - 08/27/2003
- Affected:
- 179
- Defect:
- On certain chassis equipped with defiance metal fuel tank support bracket assemblies, the fuel tank bracket was not welded per specification. this can cause the fuel tank to separate from the chassis during assembly operation.
- Consequence:
- If the fuel tank separates from the vechile, there is a risk the tank may rupture causing fuel to leak on the ground which could result in a fire.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect and repair. owner notification began january 1, 2004. 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 1-610-709-3337.
- Notes:
- Mack truck recall no. sc0284. also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 04V118000 on 03/11/2004
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:disc:chamber
- Manufactured:
- 05/26/2003 - 02/03/2004
- Affected:
- 35
- Defect:
- Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." the front brake chamber on some 18,000 lb. and 20,000 lb front axle assemblies is too small to meet stopping distance requirements.
- Consequence:
- This could cause the stopping distance to be increased, which could result in a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the front brake chambers. the recall began april 21, 2004. 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 1-610-709-3337.
- Notes:
- Mack recall no. sc0286.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 04V530000 on 11/02/2004
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
- Manufactured:
- 08/17/2003 - 08/27/2003
- Affected:
- 920
- Defect:
- On certain trucks, the fuel tank mounting strap was not welded to specifications and may fail. the fuel tank strap supports and fastens the steps for the operator and passenger to enter and exit the cab.
- Consequence:
- If the pedestal step mounting bracket separated from the fuel tank strap, passenger could fall from the vehicle when entering or exiting the cab, increasing the risk of personal injuries.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the fuel tank mounting strap and replace it if necessary. the recall began february 7, 2005. owners should contact mack trucks at 1-610-709-3337.
- Notes:
- Mack recall no. sc0290.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 10V069000 on 02/25/2010
- Component:
- Power train:axle assembly
- Manufactured:
- 01/31/2002 - 09/29/2003
- Affected:
- 15,490
- Defect:
- Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2004 cl, cv, le, mr, rb, rd, and model year 2003 through 2004 dm heavy trucks manufactured from february 1, 2002 through september 30, 2003, equipped with axle beams manufactured by bharat forge. the axle beam may have transverse shear lines on the bottom of the axle from the trimming process.
- Consequence:
- These lines, if present, can promote initiation of cracks, which over time may possibly lead to axle beam failure and a vehicle crash can occur.
- Correction:
- Mack will notify owners, inspect and replace any affected axle beams free of charge. the safety recall began on march 5, 2010. owners may contact mack at 1-800-866-1177.
- Notes:
- Mack trucks recall no. sc0341.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
2003 MACK CV TSBs (7)
- Bulletin:
- SB-121037
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Mack trucks: cracks in lower frame flange. on certain cv and rd model chassis equipped with constant section frame rails, cracks may develop in the lower frame flange in the area of the steering gear. *pe
- 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:
- FSB-711-006
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Mack trucks: left side frame bracket may crack. *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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