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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V067000 | MACK TRUCKS, INC | from 01/01/2009 to 09/30/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 4032 | 09/20/2012 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 02/21/2012 | 02/22/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Mack is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 mru and model year 2010-2011 leu vehicles, manufactured from january 1, 2009, through september 30, 2010 because the front axle may crack and fracture. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Complete fractures can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Mack will notify owners, and replace the axle beams on affected vehicles when sufficient quantities are available. as an interim measure, a mag particle inspection will be provided to mitigate risk and identify vehicles with cracked axle beams. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began march 30, 2012. owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-866-1177. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mack | |||||||||||||||
| 12V096000 | MACK TRUCKS, INC | from 05/14/2009 to 10/31/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 240 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 03/08/2012 | 03/08/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Mack is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 leu and model year 2011-2012 mru vehicles, manufactured from may 14, 2009, through october 31, 2011, and built to operate on compressed natural gas. on these vehicles the alternator ground cable runs directly to the starter, which defeats the circuit protection. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of an electrical short, a vehicle fire may result. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Mack will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the alternator ground cable to the engine ground stud. this service will be performed free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on, or before march 30, 2012. owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-866-1177. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mack | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER,BRACKET | |||||
| FSB-712-003 | 09/01/2011 | 10043088 | Mack truck: cracks may develop in lower flange on some model chassis, located on right hand frame rail that is behind front spring front hanger bracket. model leu. *pe | 02/21/2012 | |
| SB-460-010 | 03/16/2011 | 10040733 | Ready | 09/12/2011 | |
| FSB-721-001 | 04/01/2011 | 10040731 | Mack trucks: procedure to replace bolts on the front spring bracket when they become loose or broken. *rm | 09/12/2011 | |
| FSB-721-001 | 04/01/2011 | 10040731 | Ready | 09/12/2011 | |
| SB-460-010 | 03/16/2011 | 10040733 | Mack trucks: there may be issues with bolts such as loosening/ breaking at the torque rod attachment. *rm | 09/12/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE - TORQUE ARM | |||||
| SB-460-010 | 03/16/2011 | 10040733 | Mack trucks: there may be issues with bolts such as loosening/ breaking at the torque rod attachment. *rm | 09/12/2011 | |
| SB-460-010 | 03/16/2011 | 10040733 | Ready | 09/12/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER/BRACKET | |||||
| FSB-721-001 | 04/01/2011 | 10040731 | Mack trucks: procedure to replace bolts on the front spring bracket when they become loose or broken. *rm | 09/12/2011 | |
| FSB-721-001 | 04/01/2011 | 10040731 | Ready | 09/12/2011 | |
| SB-460-010 | 03/16/2011 | 10040733 | Mack trucks: there may be issues with bolts such as loosening/ breaking at the torque rod attachment. *rm | 09/12/2011 | |
| SB-460-010 | 03/16/2011 | 10040733 | Ready | 09/12/2011 | |