Mack Le 2004

Model Le made in 2004 by Mack got 5 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, diesel and fuel system, other.

Model 2004

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
05V524000MACK TRUCKS, INCfrom 09/01/2003 to 09/30/2005V (Vehicle)448202/06/2006MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC11/17/200511/17/2005
Defect SummaryOn certain diesel powered heavy duty trucks, the bolts attaching the fuel tank mounting brackets to the frame may have insufficient torque and therefore may result in premature failure of the fuel tank mounting.
Consequence SummaryIf the fuel tank falls, there is the potential for the tank to ignite, resulting in personal injury, vehicle and property damage.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank bracket mounting bolts free of charge. the recall began on february 6, 2006. owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
NotesMack recall no. sc0309. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
04V159000MACK TRUCKS, INCfrom 04/26/1995 to 02/09/2004V (Vehicle)31704/06/2004MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC04/07/200404/10/2004
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryThis 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 SummaryDealers 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.
NotesMackrecall 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
10V069000MACK TRUCKS, INCfrom 02/01/2002 to 09/30/2003V (Vehicle)1549003/05/2010MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC03/03/201002/26/2010
Defect SummaryMack 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 SummaryThese 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 SummaryMack 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.
NotesMack 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 .
09V240000MACK TRUCKS, INCfrom 10/01/2003 to 09/30/2004V (Vehicle)1030008/14/2009MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC06/30/200906/30/2009
Defect SummaryMack is recalling 10,300 model year 2004 and 2005 cl, cv, dm, le, and rb and model year 2004 rd heavy trucks manufactured from october 1, 2003 through september 30, 2004, 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 SummaryThese 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 SummaryMack will notify owners, inspect and replace any affected axle beams free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during on or about august 20, 2009. owners may contact mack at 1-800-866-1177.
NotesMack's recall campaign 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
12V017000MACK TRUCKS, INCfrom 02/01/2002 to 12/22/2004V (Vehicle)833303/30/2012MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC01/20/201201/20/2012
Defect SummaryMack 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 SummaryIf complete fracture occurs, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryThis 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.
NotesMack 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
FSB-214-02401/01/201110040051Ready08/15/2011
FSB-214-02401/01/201110040051Mack trucks: there is revised mounting hardware for the exhaust manifold and turbocharger. *rm08/15/2011