2006-2008 Mack CHN, Mack CL and others recall: fifth wheel assembly
Mack Trucks, Inc reported this safety recall on October 23, 2007. It covers about 950 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 950
- reported
- Oct 23, 2007
- owners notified
- Jan 28, 2008
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 07V497000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 07V497000
Is there a recall on the 2006-2008 Mack CHN, Mack CL and others fifth wheel assembly?
Yes. Recall 07V497000, reported on October 23, 2007, covers about 950 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 07V497000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used Mack CHN?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history