2007 Mack CL & 2007 Mack CT + 3 more recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain trucks equipped with a 46K pound chalmers rear suspension, the adjustable torque rods used on the suspension may be brittle.
💥 The risk
This may lead to a premature failure of the rod, which may result in a loss of control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect and repair the rods as required free of charge. The recall began on march 14, 2007. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V053000
- Manufacturer recall #
- SC0318
- Manufacturer
- MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Vehicles affected
- 86
- Component
- SUSPENSION
- Owner phone
- 1-800-528-6586
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Mar 14, 2007
- Built
- Sep 9, 2006 – Nov 20, 2006
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Mack recall no. SC0318. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.