2003 MACK CX Recalls (10)

Campaign:
03V147000 on 04/22/2003
Component:
Exterior lighting
Manufactured:
08/21/2002 - 02/24/2003
Affected:
39
Defect:
Certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the view of one of the four back of cab reflectors is blocked by the exhaust system.
Consequence:
With the right reflector not being visible, the width of the vehicle is not readily apparent, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will install two additional reflectors. owner notification began june 4, 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-
Notes:
Mack recall no. sco279.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:
03V219000 on 06/18/2003
Component:
Trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly
Manufactured:
07/23/2002 - 04/23/2003
Affected:
65
Defect:
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions.
Consequence:
If left undetected or corrected it could lead to the separation of the fifth wheel top plate from its mounting structure, possibly resulting in a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge. 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 jost international at 616-846-7700 or by email to recall@jostinternational.com or mack at 610-709-3337.
Notes:
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:
03V253000 on 07/27/2003
Component:
Service brakes, air:supply:check valve
Manufactured:
05/18/2003 - 06/19/2003
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:
03V522000 on 12/16/2003
Component:
Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
Manufactured:
07/31/2003 - 09/02/2003
Affected:
148
Defect:
On certain chassis equipped with dana steering axle assemblies. these axles are built with an integral knuckle and steering arm. the steering arm could have longitudinal cracks.
Consequence:
The ball stud could become loose, causing loss of steering control which could result in a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the integral knuckle and steer arm and replace if necessary. owner notification began on january 16, 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:
Customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
04V456000 on 09/20/2004
Component:
Steering
Manufactured:
03/31/2003 - 11/29/2003
Affected:
4,959
Defect:
On certain truck chassis, the steering gear mounting bolts were made of inconsistent bolt material, which has led to bolt failures. this inconsistent bolt material condition could result in a failure of a steering gear mounting bolts. the steering gear is mounted to the vehicle's frame with three bolts.
Consequence:
Failure of two of the three bolts could result in the loss of steering, which could result in loss of vehicle control and crash without warning.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect vehicles. new steering gear mounting bolts will be installed. the recall began october 2004. owners should contact mack at 1-610-709-3337.
Notes:
Mack recall no. sc0289.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:
05V015000 on 01/25/2005
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
07/31/2002 - 12/30/2004
Affected:
13,173
Defect:
On certain heavy duty class 8 diesel trucks equipped with aset ac engines, the location of the fuel inlet hose may result in overheating or abrasion of the hose, which may lead to a premature failure.
Consequence:
If the hose fails, fuel can be sprayed on the exhaust manifold, which could potentially lead to an engine compartment fire.
Correction:
Dealers will repair and replace the fuel inlet hose free of charge. the recall began on february 14, 2005. due to some quality and supply issues with parts to support this safety recall, owners may have been informed during april 2005,that the safety recall was on hold. these issues have now been resolved. for owners who have not had their vehicle(s) repaired, contact a mack parts and service center immediately to schedule an appointment to have your vehicle(s) repaired. owners may contact mack trucks at 610-709-2131.
Notes:
Mack trucks recall no. sc0292.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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
05V213000 on 05/11/2005
Component:
Service brakes, air
Manufactured:
11/04/2003 - 11/18/2003
Affected:
56
Defect:
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, there is a slack on the brake assembly's adjuster and it is interfering with the axle housing.
Consequence:
This interference leads to a reduction in braking capabilities on the right side of the vehicle as the brake "shoes" become worn, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
The rear brake assemblies were replaced. all vehicles have been repaired.
Notes:
Mack truck recall no. sc0291.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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
06V392000 on 10/12/2006
Component:
Fuel system, diesel
Manufactured:
12/31/2001 - 10/30/2006
Affected:
40,204
Defect:
On certain trucks, a leak in the aset ac fuel injection line may spray fuel on the exhaust gas recirculation pipes that carry hot exhaust gases .
Consequence:
This could potentially result in an engine fire.
Correction:
Mack has issued a stop work on this campaign under further notice (2-22-2007). the remedy does not adequately address the issue on all vehicles. mack will re-release the recall in the near future. (please see nhtsa no. 07v159/mack recall no. sco323 for vehicles that have had this repair already performed.) this recall has been superseded (please see 07v401/sc0324).
Notes:
Mack trucks recall no. sc0317.customers can 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
07V401000 on 09/04/2007
Component:
Fuel system, diesel
Manufactured:
12/31/2001 - 01/30/2007
Affected:
35,649
Defect:
On certain trucks equipped with aset ac model engines, the engine as configured with an external exhaust gas recirculation system makes servicing the fuel injection lines difficult when using traditional tools. therefore, it is possible for fuel leaks to develop when removing and installing the fuel injection lines.
Consequence:
A leak in the fuel injection line may spray fuel on the hot surfaces of the exhaust gas recirculation system, which could result in an engine fire.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the fuel injection lines free of charge. note: this recall supersedes a previous campaign conducted in 2006 (please see 06v392). the recall began on september 11, 2007, with subsequent mailings every six weeks until april 2008. owners may contact mack at 800-528-6586.
Notes:
Mack recall no. sc0324.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 http://www.safercar.gov.
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> .

2003 MACK CX TSBs (8)

Bulletin:
622026
Component:
162800 structure:body:hood
Summary:
Hood-mounted mirror reinforcement plate. mack cx model. *tt
Bulletin:
FSB-851-007
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Mack truck: rear trim panel wear plate, installation. model chassis equipped with high back or mid back seats, the seat back can rub and wear through the rear trim panel. does not apply to chassis equipped with sears brad seats. models c
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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