NHTSA Campaign 05V312000
SUSPENSION
Issued by MACK TRUCKS, INC · Reported Jul 7, 2005 · 100 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HOLLAND AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, A TRANSVERSE BEAM CASTING MAY FRACTURE UNDER NORMAL LOADS. IF A CASTING BREAKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A ROADWAY THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR PIECES OF THE CASTING TO BECOME PROJECTILES AND THE SUSPENSION'S TRANSVERSE BEAM MAY DROP DOWN LOW ENOUGH TO CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE.
Consequence
THIS WILL CAUSE SPARKS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE AND CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TRANSVERSE BEAM ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 19, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 610-709-2131.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MACK | CL | 2005 | 100 |
| MACK | CV | 2004 | 100 |
| MACK | CV | 2005 | 100 |
| MACK | CX | 2005 | 100 |
| MACK | MR | 2004 | 100 |
| MACK | MR | 2005 | 100 |
| MACK | RD | 2004 | 100 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V312000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.