Mack Cv — Suspension
High risk
Jul 7, 2009
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles, the front axle beam may not have been manufactured correctly. Transverse shear lines on the bottom of the axle could allow cracks to form which, over time, may
Also affects: Mack Cl, Mack Dm, Mack Le, Mack Mr, Mack Rb
Mack Cv — Other
High risk
Oct 19, 2007
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008
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-tigh
Also affects: Mack Chn, Mack Cl, Mack Ct, Mack Ctp, Mack Cxn
Mack Cv — Brakes
High risk
Aug 14, 2007
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain school and transit buses, the Parker single check valve (SCV) that connects with the supply port of the Bendix SR-7 spring brake modulating valve may become excessively
Also affects: Mack Chn, Mack Chu, Mack Ctp, Mack Cxn, Mack Cxp
Mack Cv — Brakes
High risk
Aug 14, 2007
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008
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 a
Also affects: Mack Cxn, Mack Chn, Mack Ctp, Mack Mr, Mack Cxp
Mack Cv — Suspension
High risk
Feb 15, 2007
Model years: 2007
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 contr
Also affects: Mack Gu, Mack Ctp, Mack Ct, Mack Cl
Mack Cv — Brakes
High risk
Jul 17, 2006
Model years: 2007
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 we
Also affects: Mack Chn, Mack Cl, Mack Ct, Mack Cxn
Mack Cv — Brakes
High risk
Jun 19, 2006
Model years: 2007
Certain trucks equipped with Bendix SR-7 spring brake modulating valve may experience an internal air leak if the check valve fails to seat. This may cause a delay in the applicati
Also affects: Mack Ct, Mack Ctp, Mack Cxn, Mack Chn, Mack Mr
Mack Cv — Suspension
High risk
Jul 7, 2005
Model years: 2004, 2005
On certain vehicles, the rear suspension transverse beam castings were not made to specifications. If a casting were to break when the vehicle is in motion, parts could become proj
Also affects: Mack Rd, Mack Mr, Mack Cl, Mack Cx
Mack Cv — Steering
High risk
Apr 6, 2005
Model years: 2004
On certain trucks, the upper and lower steering shaft pinch bolts were improperly tightened. As a result, the steering shaft could come loose which could lead to a sudden loss of v
Also affects: Mack Ct, Mack Dm, Mack Rb
Mack Cv — Fuel System
High risk
Nov 10, 2004
Model years: 2003
On certain vehicles, the steps for operator and passenger ingress/egress of the vehicle were not properly welded to the fuel tank straps. If the pedestal step mounting bracket sepa
Mack Cv — Fuel System
High risk
Dec 12, 2003
Model years: 2003
On certain vehicles, the fuel tank bracket was not welded per specifications and could separate from the chassis. If this were to happen, the fuel tank could rupture, causing fuel
Mack Cv — Brakes
High risk
Dec 5, 2003
Model years: 2003
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 121 "Air Brake Systems". Due to improper seating of the check valve retainer in the brass fitting housing, it is possi
Also affects: Mack Ch, Mack Cl, Mack Cx, Mack Dm6, Mack Dmm
Mack Cv — Brakes
High risk
Oct 15, 2002
Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
On certain vehicles, additional axles were installed to increase the gross vehicle weight capacity but the parking brake capacity was not increased accordingly therefore not comply
Also affects: Mack Ch, Mack Cl, Mack Dm, Mack Le, Mack Mr
Mack Cv — Steering
High risk
Mar 26, 2002
Model years: 2001, 2002
Certain trucks equipped with e-tech engines. A condition exists on the auxiliary drive shaft of the e-tech engine that causes the loss of power steering on vehicles where the power
Also affects: Mack Ch, Mack Cl, Mack Cx, Mack Dmm, Mack Rb
Mack Cv — Suspension
High risk
Mar 26, 2002
Model years: 2000, 2001
Certain vehicles with 18,000 lb. front axles may have front springs installed that are rated for the 14,600 lb. front axle. Front spring failure could result in loss of vehicle con
Also affects: Mack Rd
Mack Cv — Suspension
High risk
Mar 25, 2002
Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
On certain heavy-duty trucks equipped with Dana Spacer Tandem drive axle models DS463 an undersized attachment weld may fracture without warning. The loss of this attachment to the
Also affects: Mack Rd, Mack Cl, Mack Rb
Mack Cv — Brakes
High risk
Feb 27, 2002
Model years: 2001
Certain heavy-duty trucks equipped with certain Meritor-Wabco brake system relay valves manufactured by Haldex Brake Systems. The valve may stick open when a high-pressure applicat
Also affects: Mack Ch, Mack Cl, Mack Cx, Mack Dm, Mack Dmm
Mack Cv — Steering
High risk
Feb 27, 2002
Model years: 1999
Certain heavy-duty trucks equipped with tie rod sockets model ball sockets and manufactured by TRW. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case dept
Also affects: Mack Cl, Mack Dm, Mack Mr, Mack Rb, Mack Rd6