2003 MACK CX RECALL - #05V015000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : DELIVERY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2003 MACK CX |
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| Manufacturer |
MACK TRUCKS, INC |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/2002 - 12/31/2004 |
| Recalled on |
1/26/2005 |
| Influenced by |
MACK TRUCKS, INC |
| Owners Notified on |
2/14/2005 |
| # Affected |
13,173 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
IF THE HOSE FAILS, FUEL CAN BE SPRAYED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
MACK TRUCKS RECALL NO. SC0292.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. |
| See also |
2003 MACK CX Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2003 MACK CX Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2003 MACK CX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2003 MACK CX Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, KNUCKLE, SPINDLE, ARM
2003 MACK CX Recall for STEERING
2003 MACK CX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2003 MACK CX Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2003 MACK CX Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2003 MACK CX Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS, SWITCH
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