Mack Trucks, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2007
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 15 safety recalls made by Mack Trucks, Inc. in 2007. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 14, 2007
(Campaign #: SC0333)
CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, AN INCORRECT SWITCH MAY HAVE BEEN USED.
NHTSA ID: 07V581000
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
# of Units Affected: 126
Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN THE CRUISE CONTROL NOT DEACTIVATING WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS PRESSED, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SWITCH AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 2, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK ON 1-800-528-6586.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 19, 2007
(Campaign #: SC0332)
STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR TO THE FRAME MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.
NHTSA ID: 07V531000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 1,058
Consequence Summary:
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 23, 2007
(Campaign #: SC0331)
SAF HOLLAND SIMPLEX/ARM PIVOT BOLT
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A SAF HOLLAND SIMPLEX FIFTH WHEEL, THE LEVER ARM PIVOT BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN OVER TIGHTENED. AN OVER TIGHTENED PIVOT BOLT CAN DISTORT THE PIVOT BOLT SPACER SLEEVE, WHICH MAY PREVENT THE FIFTH WHEEL LATCH JAW FROM CLOSING AND LATCHING SECURELY AROUND THE TRAILER KING PIN.
NHTSA ID: 07V497000
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
# of Units Affected: 950
Consequence Summary:
THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE PIVOT BOLT CAN BECOME LOOSE WITHOUT THE DRIVER'S KNOWLEDGE. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE DRIVER COULD DRIVE AWAY AND THE TRAILER COULD BECOME DISENGAGED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PIVOT BOLT AND SLEEVE WITH A HEX HEAD SHOULDER BOLT AND WASHER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 11, 2007
(Campaign #: SC0330)
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL) MODULE
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL) MODULE MAY CONTAIN A SUSPECT METAL-OXIDE-SEMICONDUCTOR FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR (MOSFET) THAT COULD OVERHEAT.
NHTSA ID: 07V478000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 61
Consequence Summary:
IF THE TRANSISTOR OVERHEATS, IT COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT DRL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 5, 2007
(Campaign #: SC0324)
AC FUEL INJECTION LINES/ASET
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ASET AC MODEL ENGINES, THE ENGINE AS CONFIGURED WITH AN EXTERNAL EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM MAKES SERVICING THE FUEL INJECTION LINES DIFFICULT WHEN USING TRADITIONAL TOOLS. THEREFORE, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR FUEL LEAKS TO DEVELOP WHEN REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE FUEL INJECTION LINES.
NHTSA ID: 07V401000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 35,649
Consequence Summary:
A LEAK IN THE FUEL INJECTION LINE MAY SPRAY FUEL ON THE HOT SURFACES OF THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL INJECTION LINES FREE OF CHARGE. NOTE: THIS RECALL SUPERSEDES A PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN CONDUCTED IN 2006 (PLEASE SEE 06V392). THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2007, WITH SUBSEQUENT MAILINGS EVERY SIX WEEKS UNTIL APRIL 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK AT 800-528-6586.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 15, 2007
(Campaign #: SC0334)
PARKER SINGLE CHECK VALVE/BENDIX
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH PARKER SINGLE CHECK VALVES (SCV) PROVIDED BY BENDIX. THE DEFECT EXISTS IN THE PARKER SCV THAT CONNECTS WITH THE SUPPLY PORT OF THE SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE. AFTER PROLONGED USE OF THE PARKER SCV, THE VALVE BODY RETAINER MAY BECOME EXCESSIVELY WORN AND EVENTUALLY BREAK APART. PIECES OF THE PARKER SCV CAN BECOME LODGED INSIDE THE SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE, POTENTIALLY CAUSING EITHER LEAKAGE OUT OF THE SR-7 VALVE OR PREVENTING AIR FROM PROPERLY EXHAUSTING FROM THE SR-7 VALVE.
NHTSA ID: 07V361000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 21,847
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER THE OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON. THESE CONDITIONS CAN OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING, LEADING TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY, BRAKE DRAG, OR IN THE CASE OF LOSS OF PRIMARY CIRCUIT, INABILITY TO MODULATE THE SPRING BRAKES.
Corrective Action:
MACK IS WORKING WITH BENDIX TO REPLACE THE PARKER SINGLE CHECK VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 9, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENDIX AT 1-440-329-9000 OR MACK AT 1-800-528-6586.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 15, 2007
(Campaign #: SC0335)
SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE/BENDIX
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVES, THE INTERNAL RUBBER CHECK VALVE MAY LEAK CAUSING A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER THE OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON.
NHTSA ID: 07V360000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 18,805
Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD DELAY OR FAILURE IN APPLYING THE PARKING BRAKES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ROLL AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
MACK IS WORKING WITH BENDIX TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES (PLEASE SEE 07E037). BENDIX WILL INSTALL A CHECK VALVE REPAIR KIT FOR THE AFFECTED SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENDIX AT 1-440-329-9000 OR MACK AT 1-800-528-6586.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 7, 2007
(Campaign #: SC0325)
FUEL-WATER SEPARATOR PREHEATER/DAVCO
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.
NHTSA ID: 07V346000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 121
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 24, 2007
(Campaign #: SC0326)
STEERING SHAFT LOCKNUT
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE NUT USED TO RETAIN THE STEERING SHAFT MAY OR MAY NOT BE A LOCK NUT THAT HAS THE LOCKING FEATURE. A LOCK NUT IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESISTANCE TO ENSURE THAT THE NUT DOES NOT COME LOOSE.
NHTSA ID: 07V322000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,072
Consequence Summary:
IF THE NUT WERE TO COME LOOSE AND BE LEFT UNTREATED, THE STEERING SHAFT COULD POTENTIALLY SEPARATE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFT PINCH BOLTS AND LOCKNUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 24, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 13, 2007
(Campaign #: SC0323)
ASET AC FUEL INJECTION LINES
CERTAIN TRUCKS WERE RECALLED FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SLEEVES ON THE FUEL INJECTION LINE AS REQUIRED BY SAFETY RECALL SC0317 (NHTSA RECALL NO. 06V392). THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE NEW SLEEVES MAY CHAFE THE FUEL INJECTION LINE.
NHTSA ID: 07V159000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 9,102
Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD COMPROMISE THE FUEL INJECTION LINE OVER TIME WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN AN ENGINE FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE SLEEVES ON ALL FUEL INJECTION LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 21, 2007
(Campaign #: SC0322)
AXLE HOUSING/DANA
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE AXLE HOUSINGS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH STEEL THAT WAS OUT OF SPECIFICATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FATIGUE FAILURE OVER TIME.
NHTSA ID: 07V123000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 51
Consequence Summary:
IF A FATIGUE FAILURE OCCURS AND IS LEFT UNATTENDED, THE AXLE MAY LOCK UP OR THE END OF THE AXLE COULD COME OFF, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE AXLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT APRIL 9, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 14, 2007
(Campaign #: SC0321)
BRAKE PEDAL COTTER PIN
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE COTTER PIN THAT RETAINS THE BRAKE PEDAL CLEVIS PIN MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. THE CLEVIS PIN CONNECTS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE BRAKE FOOT VALVE.
NHTSA ID: 07V098000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 3,587
Consequence Summary:
IF THE PIN WERE TO COME LOOSE, THE DRIVER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO APPLY THE SERVICE BRAKE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF THE COTTER PIN IS MISSING. IF THE PIN IS MISSING, THE COTTER PIN WILL BE INSTALLED. OWNERS ARE BEING ADVISED NOT THE DRIVE THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE PIN HAS BEEN INSTALLED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 26, 2007. OWNER MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCK AT 1-800-528-6586.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 15, 2007
(Campaign #: SC0320)
REAR SUSPENSION/FMVSS 121/HAULMAX
CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HAULMAX REAR SUSPENSIONS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." IT DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIRED STOPPING DISTANCE AS SPECIFIED IN THE REGULATION.
NHTSA ID: 07V051000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 37
Consequence Summary:
THE VEHICLE COULD EXPERIENCE REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE AS A RESULT. IF THIS WARNING IS NOT HEEDED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) SENSOR FROM THE REAR DRIVE AXLE TO THE FRONT DRIVE AXLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 15, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 15, 2007
(Campaign #: SC0318)
SUSPENSION/CHALMERS
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 46K POUND CHALMERS REAR SUSPENSION, THE ADJUSTABLE TORQUE RODS USED ON THE SUSPENSION MAY BE BRITTLE.
NHTSA ID: 07V053000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 86
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 1, 2007
(Campaign #: SC0319)
STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUT
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE NUT THAT RETAINS THE STEERING WHEEL MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.
NHTSA ID: 07V023000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2,085
Consequence Summary:
IF THE RETAINING NUT WAS NOT INSTALLED, THE STEERING WHEEL MAY COME OFF, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE HORN BUTTON TO CONFIRM THAT THE RETAINING NUT WAS INSTALLED. A RETAINING NUT WILL BE ADDED IF THE NUT IS MISSING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 800-866-1177.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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