Mack 2007–2008 Fuel System, Diesel recall
Recalled August 7, 2007 · NHTSA recall 07V346000 · Mack
Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Units
121 units
Description
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.
What to do
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.
Product
Mack CHU · Mack CXN · Mack CXP
Manufacturer(s)
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →