NHTSA recall 05V312000
Suspension
Mack CL and 4 more
Reported Jul 7, 2005100 vehicles affectedMACK TRUCKS, INCMaker’s number SC0300 AND SC301Built Jan 1, 2004 – Mar 31, 2005
The defect
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with holland air suspension systems, a transverse beam casting may fracture under normal loads. if a casting breaks when the vehicle IS traveling on a roadway there IS the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension's transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road surface.
The risk
This will cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies. the recall began on august 19, 2005. owners may contact mack trucks at 610-709-2131.