1996 Mack CH recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 1996 Mack CH, covering 2,010 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices
- What is wrong
- On certain chassis built with lng engines, the nexgen lng tank's primary and secondary relief valves could fail to open and relieve tank pressure.
- Risk
- This could cause ice buildup on the discharge side of the primary and secondary pressure system allowing the relief system to freeze and become blocked resulting in over pressurization of the lng tanks creating the risk of catastrophic tank rupture which could cause serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will retrofit the lng tanks with a new primary relief valve pipe away tube and a new ventilated shroud. The recall began april 6, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mack at 1‑610‑709‑3337.
Recall number 04V159000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: hub
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with design level 1, rockwell ff980 series front axle. The front axle hub flange can develop cracks due to high stress levels.
- Risk
- Cracks in a hub flange can result in a wheel separation.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove and replace the front hubs with an improved design level 2 hub.
Recall number 97V196005 · Recall details
Power train: driveline: universal joint
- What is wrong
- The u-joint bearing strap bolts were not properly tightened during assembly.
- Risk
- Insufficient torque can lead to a broken strap. If the strap breaks, the driveshaft would wobble, possibly resulting in separation. Such wobbling or separation would result in damage to other components of the vehicle and any loose fragment could fall to the roadway presenting a hazard to following vehicles.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new u-joint bearing strap bolts.
Recall number 96V255000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Mack CH recalls
How do I check if my 1996 Mack CH has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1996 Mack CH have?
3, covering fuel system, other, suspension and power train.
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