Mack trucks IS recalling certain model year 2002-2005 mr and LE heavy trucks, manufactured from february 1, 2002, through december 22, 2004. over time, the vehicles load may result in fatigue cracks of the front axle beam. these cracks can propagate and result in complete fracture of the axle beam.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If complete fracture occurs, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
This recall relates to previous recalls 09v-240 and 10v-069. analysis of these recalls has shown that after the receiving the remedies, the axles may still crack. as such, mack trucks will replace the affected axles on any mr and LE models configured as front-loader or side-loader refuse trucks. axles on all other mr and LE models will receive a mag-particle inspection and mack will replace any affected axle beams free of charge. The safety recall began iin july 2012. owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-866-1177.
Mack trucks IS recalling certain model year 2002 through 2004 cl, cv, LE, mr, rb, rd, and model year 2003 through 2004 dm heavy trucks manufactured from february 1, 2002 through september 30, 2003, equipped with axle beams manufactured by bharat forge. the axle beam may have transverse shear lines on the bottom of the axle from the trimming process.
Risk and remedy
Risk
These lines, if present, can promote initiation of cracks, which over time may possibly lead to axle beam failure and a vehicle crash can occur.
Remedy
Mack will notify owners, inspect and replace any affected axle beams free of charge. the safety recall began on march 5, 2010. owners may contact mack at 1-800-866-1177.
On certain chassis built with lng engines, the nexgen lng tank's primary and secondary relief valves could fail to open and relieve tank pressure.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could cause ice buildup on the discharge side of the primary and secondary pressure system allowing the relief system to freeze and become blocked resulting in over pressurization of the lng tanks creating the risk of catastrophic tank rupture which could cause serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will retrofit the lng tanks with a new primary relief valve pipe away tube and a new ventilated shroud. the recall began april 6, 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mack at 1-610-709-3337.
Service brakes, hydraulicDt*: the contact stated while driving a company garbage truck at 45mph another vehicle pulled out in front of the truck. after swerving to avoid a collision the vehicle crashed into a semi-truck. the driver was thrown from the vehicle and was pronounced deceased at the scene. the contact's son…
Dt*: the contact stated while driving a company garbage truck at 45mph another vehicle pulled out in front of the truck. after swerving to avoid a collision the vehicle crashed into a semi-truck. the driver was thrown from the vehicle and was pronounced deceased at the scene. the contact's son was driving the garbage truck. there was a police report filed and the fire department was alerted as a precaution. two hours before the crash the contact was informed the brakes were malfunctioning. the contact does not know if the vehicle was inspected.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
11008366CBR: To correct the MID136 SID 66 FMI 7 fault code the latest Bendix VCP fi le will need to be downloaded.
10246086TSB: Mack Trucks now offer an improved HD Inter-Axle Through Shaft for the CRD 125, 150, 180, and 200 family carriers. The new HD shaft went into production on January 23rd, 2023 for 2.54 - 3.50 axle ratios and April 1st, 2023 for 3.56 - 3.98 ratios. The new HD through shaft is an upgrade over the current standard shaft and can now be used as a replacement part instead of the standard shaft. The new HD shaft has a new design to increase strength, longevity and life over the standard shaft.
10241946TSB: Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test
10238788V-MAC III Odometer And Engine Hours Programming
10237339CBR: eWarranty To UCHP Labor Code ( SCC Code ) Crossover, Conversion Information For Use With Campaigns ( FI, PI ) And Recalls ( EC, SC ), Location On Trucks Dealer Portal ( TDP )
10232613Mack MMD Alternator Pulley
10232599Flywheel Housing Thread Repair
10215315Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
10215312(Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP).
10215289Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) I-Shift / mDRIVE - Ribbon Harness Replacement - Speed Sensor Bolts, Possible Fault Codes P1058 - 21 Or MID 130 PID 161 FMI 1
10213633USE FOR NEW VEHICLES (US21+OBD22 Emissions) - Intermittent Diagnostic Trouble Codes U02A3, U029D, U029E
10213632NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
10213630Mack Chassis - Vehicles Equipped With An Automated Manual Transmission Model F ( AMT-F, mDrive ), Premium Tech Tool ( PTT ) Gearbox Calibration Failure; Gearbox Calibration Operation Stops And Fails At 33% When Run With Transmission Removed
10213625Mack - PTO Pump Speed Calculator
10213612(Back Office Only) Mack Chassis - Cruise Control Inoperative After Disabling The Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
10213609Mack Chassis - Diesel Exhaust Fluid ( DEF ) System Cleaning/Flush After DEF Pump Failure Or System Contamination
10213608Mack Chassis - Bendix Vendor Configuration Program ( VCP ) Software Download Information
10213606Mack Chassis - Models LE, MR, RD - VMAC III ( Only ) AMETEK Speedometer Head ( P/N,s 85150089, 85150091 ) Inoperative After Installation
10213605Mack Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC's ) - P020113, P020213, P020313, P020413, P020513, P020613, Cylinders 1 Through 6 Injector A Open Circuit
10130447Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P02FA Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) - US17 (GHG17, Common Rail Fuel System) Chassis ONLY
10130444Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0471 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) - US17 (GHG17, Common Rail Fuel System) Chassis ONLY
10130443Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) - US17 (GHG17, Common Rail Fuel System) Chassis ONLY
10130439Fuel Injector Offset Learning Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC ) / Fault Codes Logged In Engine Control Module ( EMS ); Possible Rough / Uneven Idle - OBD15 Chassis
10040051Mack trucks: there IS revised mounting hardware for the exhaust manifold and turbocharger.
Every Mack LE model year
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