Mack Cl 2008
Model Cl made in 2008 by Mack got 5 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 9 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to unknown or other. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, power train and seats. There was one recall concerning trailer hitches .
Model 2008
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V497000 | MACK TRUCKS, INC | from 01/09/2006 to 06/29/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 950 | 01/28/2008 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 10/23/2007 | 10/23/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| P-1672 | 09/18/2008 | 10026506 | Exhaust rocker arm, combustion sealing washer and unit injector yoke replacement. *pe | 11/03/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| FSB-214-024 | 01/01/2011 | 10040051 | Ready | 08/15/2011 | |
| FSB-214-024 | 01/01/2011 | 10040051 | Mack trucks: there is revised mounting hardware for the exhaust manifold and turbocharger. *rm | 08/15/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| FSB-437-001 | 09/01/2011 | 10043094 | 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 | 02/21/2012 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| FSB-851-007 | 09/01/2010 | 10034967 | 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 | 02/02/2011 | |
| SEATS - BARRIERS | |||||
| FSB-851-007 | 09/01/2010 | 10034967 | 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 | 02/02/2011 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| FSB-491-029 | 02/01/2011 | 10040704 | Ready | 09/09/2011 | |
| FSB-491-029 | 02/01/2011 | 10040704 | Mack trucks: there are cracks in a steel oil tube that can lead to leaking. *rm | 09/09/2011 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| SB-631002 | 01/09/2008 | 10032349 | Mack truck: windshield installation (rope-pull method)-cxu, chu, gu, cxp, ctp, cxn, chn, cx, ch, ct, cv and cl models. mack trucks now uses a rope pull windshield glass installation method on current production conventional models. thi | 03/10/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 02/09/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2008 mack semi, unit 1 and unit 2 were eastbound on the ohio turnpike. unit 2 stated ice from unit 1 trailer flew off his vehicle striking unit 2 windshield. units moved further up the road from area of impact. no ice was found on the roadway. officer stated, he checked unit 1 for any snow/ice on the trailer and saw none from the inspection from ground level. *bf (ohio traffic crash report #10-0098-91)*jb | |||
| 02/09/2011 | |||
| 2008 mack semi, unit 1 and unit 2 were eastbound on the ohio turnpike. unit 2 stated ice from unit 1 trailer flew off his vehicle striking unit 2 windshield. units moved further up the road from area of impact. no ice was found on the roadway. officer stated, i checked unit 1 for any snow/ice on the trailer. i saw none from the inspection from ground level. *bf | |||