Mack Cl 2007

• Recall 71546 [USA]: 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.
  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.
  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.
  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.

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• Recall 37113 [USA]: This may lead to a premature failure of the rod, which may result in a loss of control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
  On certain trucks equipped with a 46k pound chalmers rear suspension, the adjustable torque rods used on the suspension may be brittle.
  dealers will inspect and repair the rods as required free of charge. The recall began on march 14, 2007. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
  mack recall no. SC0318. 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.

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• Recall 38635 [USA]: If the push-to-connect cartridge that supplies the air to the park brake chambers were to separate, then the brakes could unexpectedly apply increasing the risk of a crash.
  On certain trucks equipped with a legris air manifold, the brass push-to-connect cartridge may unexpectedly separate from the plastic housing.
  dealers will replace the air manifold free of charge. The recall began on september 27, 2006. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
  mack recall no. SC0312.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.

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• Recall 2007038 [Canada]: Suspension
  On certain trucks, the adjustable torque rod used on the chalmers rear suspension may be brittle. This may lead to premature failure of the rod, which may result in a loss of control of the vehicle causing a crash. Correction: dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the torque rod.

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• Recall 2007339 [Canada]: Other
  On certain trucks, the fifth wheel hitch assembly's lever arm may have been incorrectly installed during the manufacturing process. The lever arm pivot bolt may have been over-tightened which could distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve and prevent the fifth wheel latch jaw from closing and latching securely around the trailer king pin. This could allow the towed unit to separate from the towing vehicle while underway, potentially causing a crash with injury or death. Correction: dealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer.

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• Recall 2006180 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain vehicles, the air brake fittings may unexpectedly separate from the plastic housing. If the push-to-connect cartridge that supplies the air to the park brake chambers were to separate, the brakes could unexpectedly apply. Correction: dealers will replace the air manifold.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

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