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Mack 2002–2005 Fuel System, Gasoline recall

Recalled January 14, 2005 · NHTSA recall 05V015000 · Mack

Hazard
IF THE HOSE FAILS, FUEL CAN BE SPRAYED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR AND REPLACE THE FUEL INLET HOSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 14, 2005. DUE TO SOME QUALITY AND SUPPLY ISSUES WITH PARTS TO SUPPORT THIS SAFETY RECALL, OWNERS MAY HAVE BEEN INFORMED DURING APRIL 2005,THAT THE SAFETY RECALL WAS ON HOLD. THESE ISSUES HAVE NOW BEEN RESOLVED. FOR OWNERS WHO HAVE NOT HAD THEIR VEHICLE(S) REPAIRED, CONTACT A MACK PARTS AND SERVICE CENTER IMMEDIATELY TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE YOUR VEHICLE(S) REPAIRED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 610-709-2131.
Units
13,173 units

Description

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 DIESEL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ASET AC ENGINES, THE LOCATION OF THE FUEL INLET HOSE MAY RESULT IN OVERHEATING OR ABRASION OF THE HOSE, WHICH MAY LEAD TO A PREMATURE FAILURE.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPAIR AND REPLACE THE FUEL INLET HOSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 14, 2005. DUE TO SOME QUALITY AND SUPPLY ISSUES WITH PARTS TO SUPPORT THIS SAFETY RECALL, OWNERS MAY HAVE BEEN INFORMED DURING APRIL 2005,THAT THE SAFETY RECALL WAS ON HOLD. THESE ISSUES HAVE NOW BEEN RESOLVED. FOR OWNERS WHO HAVE NOT HAD THEIR VEHICLE(S) REPAIRED, CONTACT A MACK PARTS AND SERVICE CENTER IMMEDIATELY TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE YOUR VEHICLE(S) REPAIRED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 610-709-2131.

Product
Mack CH · Mack CHN · Mack CX · Mack CXN
Manufacturer(s)
Mack Trucks, Inc.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →

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