MACK CXN 2007: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V346000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | CXN | 2007 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2007-09-10 | 2007-08-07 | 2007-08-08 |
Production Dates: 2006-12-01 - 2007-03-16
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC0325
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 121
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
MACK RECALL NO. SC0325.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.
