Mack Ch 1996
Model Ch made in 1996 by Mack got 1 consumer complain there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to power train. . Technical service bulletines regarding steering. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, other, power train and suspension.
Model 1996
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V159000 | MACK TRUCKS, INC | from 04/26/1995 to 02/09/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 317 | 04/06/2004 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 04/07/2004 | 04/10/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain chassis built with lng engines, the nexgen lng tank's primary and secondary relief valves could fail to open and relieve tank pressure. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause ice buildup on the discharge side of the primary and secondary pressure system allowing the relief system to freeze and become blocked resulting in over pressurization of the lng tanks creating the risk of catastrophic tank rupture which could cause serious injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will retrofit the lng tanks with a new primary relief valve pipe away tube and a new ventilated shroud. the recall began april 6, 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 | Mackrecall no sc0287.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - UNIVERSAL JOINT | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V255000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 08/19/1996 to 09/30/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 1590 | 02/21/1997 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 12/23/1996 | 12/23/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The u-joint bearing strap bolts were not properly tightened during assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Insufficient torque can lead to a broken strap. if the strap breaks, the driveshaft would wobble, possibly resulting in separation. such wobbling or separation would result in damage to other components of the vehicle and any loose fragment could fall to the roadway presenting a hazard to following vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new u-joint bearing strap bolts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began february 21, 1997. 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 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V196005 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 02/15/1996 to 11/30/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 103 | 03/03/1998 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 12/29/1997 | 01/05/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with design level 1, rockwell ff980 series front axle. the front axle hub flange can develop cracks due to high stress levels. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Cracks in a hub flange can result in a wheel separation. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove and replace the front hubs with an improved design level 2 hub. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began march 3, 1998.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 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| 09B014 | 02/18/1997 | 52418 | Power steering seal update sheppard m100 steering gear used on ch model. *tw | 07/24/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 09/20/2006 | 580000 | 1 | 01/01/1996 |
| 1996 mack ch series' drive shaft fell on the roadway while driving. *ts *jb *nm | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH | AUSTINTOWN | R & R MACK |