1997 Mack CH recalls
There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 1997 Mack CH, covering 10,755 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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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
Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. During assembly, insufficient torque occurred of the drag link to the axle steering arm connection. If the drag link to axle sttering arm connection is not torqued and the cotter pin is not installed, the nut could back off during vehicle operation.
- Risk
- If the nut backs off, there could be a loss of driver control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will retorque the drag link to the axle steering arm connection.
Recall number 97V191000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 Mack CH recalls
How do I check if my 1997 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 1997 Mack CH have?
2, covering fuel system, other and steering.
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