2007 MACK CXP Recalls (6)

Campaign:
06V367000 on 09/25/2006
Component:
Service brakes, air
Manufactured:
05/07/2006 - 06/06/2006
Affected:
1,102
Defect:
On certain trucks, the brake cam tubes on the steer and drive axles may not have been greased.
Consequence:
The brake cam journals may corrode which may lead to the brakes dragging which could result in a vehicle fire.
Correction:
Dealers will add grease to the brake cam tubes free of charge. the recall began on september 29, 2006. owners may contact mack at 1-800-866-1177.
Notes:
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:
07V023000 on 01/31/2007
Component:
Steering
Manufactured:
10/01/2006 - 12/06/2006
Affected:
2,085
Defect:
On certain trucks, the nut that retains the steering wheel may not have been installed.
Consequence:
If the retaining nut was not installed, the steering wheel may come off, which could result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dealers will remove the horn button to confirm that the retaining nut was installed. a retaining nut will be added if the nut is missing. the recall began on february 12, 2007. owners may contact mack trucks at 800-866-1177.
Notes:
Mack recall no. sc0319.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:
07V123000 on 03/20/2007
Component:
Power train:axle assembly
Manufactured:
10/31/2006 - 01/30/2007
Affected:
51
Defect:
On certain trucks, the axle housings may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification which could result in a fatigue failure over time.
Consequence:
If a fatigue failure occurs and is left unattended, the axle may lock up or the end of the axle could come off, which could result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect and replace the axles free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or about april 9, 2007. owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Notes:
Mack trucks recall no. sc0322.customers may 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:
07V346000 on 08/07/2007
Component:
Fuel system, diesel
Manufactured:
11/30/2006 - 03/15/2007
Affected:
121
Defect:
On certain trucks, an unprotected lead in the thermoswitch of the heater may make contact with another post possibly creating a short circuit, which can result in continuous operation of the heating element.
Consequence:
If the condition exists and the key is left on without fuel in the filter, the heating element may heat to a point where a flame becomes present at the tip of the element which could result in a vehicle fire.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the thermoswitch and will replace it if necessary. the recall began on september 10, 2007. owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Notes:
Mack recall no. sc0325.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:
07V360000 on 08/15/2007
Component:
Parking brake
Manufactured:
11/03/2005 - 04/30/2007
Affected:
18,805
Defect:
On certain trucks equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.
Consequence:
This could delay or failure in applying the parking brakes which could result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Mack is working with bendix to repair these vehicles (please see 07e037). bendix will install a check valve repair kit for the affected sr-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge. the recall began on january 10, 2008. owners may contact bendix at 1-440-329-9000 or mack at 1-800-528-6586.
Notes:
Mack recall no. sc0335 (sc0328).customers may 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:
07V497000 on 10/22/2007
Component:
Trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly
Manufactured:
01/08/2006 - 06/28/2007
Affected:
950
Defect:
On certain trucks equipped with a saf holland simplex fifth wheel, the lever arm pivot bolt may have been over tightened. an over tightened pivot bolt can distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve, which may prevent the fifth wheel latch jaw from closing and latching securely around the trailer king pin.
Consequence:
There is a possibility that the pivot bolt can become loose without the driver's knowledge. when this occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer free of charge. the recall began on january 28, 2008. owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Notes:
Mack trucks recall no. sc0331.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.

2007 MACK CXP TSBs (20)

Bulletin:
SB724008
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Mack - blower motor switch wiring upgrade--all with behr hvac units. manufactured prior to feb. 1, 2008. *nj
Bulletin:
SB-12-1043
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Mack truck: suspension crossmembers, primaax rear suspension. models equipped with the hendrickson primaax rear air suspension may develop a crack in the radius of the lower end gusset. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-517009
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Mack truck: broken longitudinal torque rod mounting stud in axle spring seat due to wing bracket interference. this includes the td model. no model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-262001
Component:
015100 steering:hydraulic power assist:pump
Summary:
Mack truck: power steering pumps with metric fittings. service replacement power steering pumps supplied through the mack parts system for mp7 and mp8 engines utilize metric threads at the high pressure and suction ports. no model years
Bulletin:
SB-313006
Component:
101000 power train:clutch assembly
Summary:
Mack truck: air assist clutch conversion. air assist to non assist clutch cable conversion. the air operated clutch assist system was designed to reduce clutch pedal effort by approximately 20%, along with reducing the clutch pedal trave
Bulletin:
SC-334
Component:
042300 service brakes, air:supply:check valve
Summary:
Mack truck: it has been determined that the 90 degree single check valve fitting manufactured by parker hannifin corp. which is used in the supply port of the spring brake modulating relay valve (bendix sr 7 valve) may have a defect whereb
Bulletin:
SB-635012
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Mack truck: fine particulate filter for hvac units-cxu, chu, gu, cxp and ctp models. a pleated fine particulate hvac filter (part no. 85112361) has been developed for the hvac units in certain models. no model years listed.
Bulletin:
SB-214052
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Mack truck: exhaust manifolds with stainless steel seal rings-cxp and ctp models equipped with us04 emission compliant mp7 engines. to provide improved sealing at the exhaust manifold joints, a revised exhaust manifold assembly (part no.
Bulletin:
SB-313004
Component:
101000 power train:clutch assembly
Summary:
Mack truck: revised air assist clutch cable. effective 9/17/07, a revised air assist clutch cable (part no. 27rc410m) was implemented into production on cxu, chu, and gu model chassis. no model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-214-024
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Mack trucks: if there is a failed outer valve spring there is a replacement procedure. *rm
Bulletin:
SB-262-008
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Mack trucks: there is a new thermostat seal and cover to prevent coolant leakage. *rm
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-461-001
Component:
022520 suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Summary:
Mack trucks: rear axle housing replacement. *rm
Bulletin:
FSB-491-029
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Mack trucks: there are cracks in a steel oil tube that can lead to leaking. *rm updated 2/21/12. *pe
Bulletin:
FSB-437-001
Component:
103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Summary:
Mack truck: the easy installation of allison transmission and preventing binding of torque converter pilot during thermal expansion cycle of normal operation by using high temperature molybdenum disulfide grease. *pe
Bulletin:
FSB-413-003
Component:
101000 power train:clutch assembly
Summary:
Mack: on some trucks, more leg and knee room was provided for operator comfort due to air operated clutch assist system designed to reduce clutch pedal effort by 20% and clutch pedal travel by 2' (50.8mm). model chu, ctp, cxp, cxu, gu. n
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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