Mack Ch 1997
Model Ch made in 1997 by Mack got 1 consumer complain there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . Technical service bulletines regarding steering. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, other, steering.
Model 1997
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). | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V191000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 01/02/1997 to 09/11/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 10438 | 12/01/1997 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 11/01/1997 | 11/20/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. during assembly, insufficient torque occurred of the drag link to the axle steering arm connection. if the drag link to axle sttering arm connection is not torqued and the cotter pin is not installed, the nut could back off during vehicle operation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the nut backs off, there could be a loss of driver control. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will retorque the drag link to the axle steering arm connection. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began november 24, 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. | |||||||||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 05/12/1997 | 1 | 11/26/1996 | |
| Serious vibration, resulting in several transmission/engine repairs to no avail. | |||