Mack Cxp 2007

• Recall 71552 [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 88383 [USA]: This could delay or failure in applying the parking brakes which could result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
  On certain trucks equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.
  mack is working with bendix to repair these vehicles (please see 07e037). Bendix will install a check valve repair kit for the affected sr-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge. The recall began on january 10, 2008. Owners may contact bendix at 1-440-329-9000 or mack at 1-800-528-6586.
  mack recall no. SC0335 (sC0328).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.

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• Recall 32496 [USA]: If the condition exists and the key is left on without fuel in the filter, the heating element may heat to a point where a flame becomes present at the tip of the element which could result in a vehicle fire.
  On certain trucks, an unprotected lead in the thermoswitch of the heater may make contact with another post possibly creating a short circuit, which can result in continuous operation of the heating element.
  dealers will inspect the thermoswitch and will replace it if necessary. The recall began on september 10, 2007. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
  mack recall no. SC0325.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 45370 [USA]: If a fatigue failure occurs and is left unattended, the axle may lock up or the end of the axle could come off, which could result in a vehicle crash.
  On certain trucks, the axle housings may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification which could result in a fatigue failure over time.
  dealers will inspect and replace the axles free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about april 9, 2007. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
  mack trucks recall no. SC0322.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.

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• Recall 33097 [USA]: If the retaining nut was not installed, the steering wheel may come off, which could result in a vehicle crash.
  On certain trucks, the nut that retains the steering wheel may not have been installed.
  dealers will remove the horn button to confirm that the retaining nut was installed. A retaining nut will be added if the nut is missing. The recall began on february 12, 2007. Owners may contact mack trucks at 800-866-1177.
  mack recall no. SC0319.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 46526 [USA]: The brake cam journals may corrode which may lead to the brakes dragging which could result in a vehicle fire.
  On certain trucks, the brake cam tubes on the steer and drive axles may not have been greased.
  dealers will add grease to the brake cam tubes free of charge. The recall began on september 29, 2006. Owners may contact mack at 1-800-866-1177.
  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 2007022 [Canada]: Steering
  On certain trucks, the nut that retains the steering wheel may not have been installed, which may result in a loss of steering control and a crash. Correction: dealers will inspect and, if missing, install a retaining nut.

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• Recall 2007083 [Canada]: Other
  On certain trucks, the axle housing may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification (9.5mm thick instead of 11mm thick), which could result in a fatigue failure over time. If failure occurs, the axle may lock-up or the end of the axle could come off, which may result in a vehicle crash with injury or death. Correction: dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the axles.

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• Recall 2007256 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  On certain trucks, when the ignition key is in the 'on' position, the pre-heater, located in the fuel filter base, is energized. If this pre-heater is energized while maintenance is being performed on the fuel filter, diesel fuel could ignite within the filter housing. A fire within the fuel filter housing may spread possibly resulting in property damage or personal injury. Correction: dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the fuel heater assembly.

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• Recall 2007264 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain vehicles, the internal rubber check valve inside the bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valve can become deformed over time. The effect of this defect is intermittent and presents a potential delay or failure in applying the parking brakes; potentially resulting in a vehicle roll away. Should this occur, the unattended roll away vehicle could strike a bystander or cause property damage. Correction: dealers will install a check valve repair kit, and replace the parker single check valve.

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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 2006231 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain vehicles, the brake cam tubes on the steer and drive axles may not have been greased during vehicle assembly. As a result, the brake cam journal may corrode which may lead to the brakes dragging and could result in a vehicle fire. Correction: dealers will remove, inspect and service the brake camshaft.

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