2004 MACK DM Recalls (4)

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:
05V118000 on 03/28/2005
Component:
Steering
Manufactured:
12/09/2004 - 12/13/2004
Affected:
127
Defect:
On certain heavy-duty, class 8 trucks, the lower and upper steering shaft pinch bolts were improperly tightened.
Consequence:
As a result of this condition, the steering shaft could possibly come loose which could lead to a sudden loss of vehicle control, which could result in a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the torque at the suspect joints, and correct if necessary free of charge. the recall began on may 5, 2005. owners may contact mack at 1-610-709-2131.
Notes:
Mack recall no. sc0295.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:
09V240000 on 06/29/2009
Component:
Power train:axle assembly
Manufactured:
09/30/2003 - 09/29/2004
Affected:
10,300
Defect:
Mack is recalling 10,300 model year 2004 and 2005 cl, cv, dm, le, and rb and model year 2004 rd heavy trucks manufactured from october 1, 2003 through september 30, 2004, 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 august 14, 2009. owners may contact mack at 1-800-866-1177.
Notes:
Mack's recall campaign 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> .

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> .

2004 MACK DM TSBs (5)

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:
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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