Mack Le 2002

Model Le made in 2002 by Mack got 1 consumer complain there are 3 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes, hydraulic. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, other, power train and suspension.

Le year 2002

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 2002

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
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 - AXLE ASSEMBLY
10V069000	MACK TRUCKS, INC	from 02/01/2002 to 09/30/2003	V (Vehicle)	15490	03/05/2010	MFR	MACK TRUCKS, INC	03/03/2010	02/26/2010
Defect Summary	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 Summary	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.
Corrective Summary	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 http://www.safercar.gov .
SUSPENSION - FRONT
12V017000	MACK TRUCKS, INC	from 02/01/2002 to 12/22/2004	V (Vehicle)	8333	03/30/2012	MFR	MACK TRUCKS, INC	01/20/2012	01/20/2012
Defect Summary	Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 mr and le heavy trucks, manufactured from february 1, 2002, through december 22, 2004. over time, the vehicle
Consequence Summary	If complete fracture occurs, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary	This recall relates to previous recalls 09v-240 and 10v-069. analysis of these recalls has shown that after the receiving the remedies, the axles may still crack. as such, mack trucks will replace the affected axles on any mr and le models configured as front-loader or side-loader refuse trucks. axles on all other mr and le models will receive a mag-particle inspection and mack will replace any affected axle beams free of charge. the safety recall began on march 30, 2012. owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-866-1177.
Notes	Mack trucks' recall number is sc0361.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.

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
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

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
08/19/2005		1
	Dt*: the contact stated while driving a company garbage truck at 45mph another vehicle pulled out in front of the truck. after swerving to avoid a collision the vehicle crashed into a semi-truck. the driver was thrown from the vehicle and was pronounced deceased at the scene. the contact's son was driving the garbage truck. there was a police report filed and the fire department was alerted as a precaution. two hours before the crash the contact was informed the brakes were malfunctioning. the contact does not know if the vehicle was inspected.