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  Safety Recalls of Mack CHN Vehicles

There have been 22 safety recalls for the Mack CHN. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Mack CHN.

NHTSA Recall #: 07V497000; Oct. 23, 2007

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.

Recalled Vehicles: 2006 Mack CHN, 2007 Mack CHN, 2008 Mack CHN, 2006 Mack CL, 2007 Mack CL, 2008 Mack CL, 2006 Mack CT, 2007 Mack CT, 2008 Mack CT, 2006 Mack CTP, 2007 Mack CTP, 2008 Mack CTP, 2006 Mack CV, 2007 Mack CV, 2008 Mack CV, 2006 Mack CXN, 2007 Mack CXN, 2008 Mack CXN, 2006 Mack CXP, 2007 Mack CXP, 2008 Mack CXP, 2006 Mack CXU, 2007 Mack CXU, 2008 Mack CXU
Component: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 07V401000; Sep. 5, 2007

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.

Recalled Vehicles: 2002 Mack CH, 2003 Mack CH, 2004 Mack CH, 2005 Mack CH, 2006 Mack CH, 2007 Mack CH, 2002 Mack CHN, 2003 Mack CHN, 2004 Mack CHN, 2005 Mack CHN, 2006 Mack CHN, 2007 Mack CHN, 2002 Mack CX, 2003 Mack CX, 2004 Mack CX, 2005 Mack CX, 2006 Mack CX, 2007 Mack CX, 2002 Mack CXN, 2003 Mack CXN, 2004 Mack CXN, 2005 Mack CXN, 2006 Mack CXN, 2007 Mack CXN
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 07V361000; Aug. 15, 2007

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.

Recalled Vehicles: 2005 Mack CHN, 2006 Mack CHN, 2007 Mack CHN, 2008 Mack CHU, 2006 Mack CTP, 2004 Mack CV, 2005 Mack CV, 2006 Mack CV, 2007 Mack CV, 2008 Mack CV, 2005 Mack CXN, 2006 Mack CXN, 2007 Mack CXN, 2008 Mack CXN, 2008 Mack CXU, 2008 Mack GU
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 07V360000; Aug. 15, 2007

This could delay or failure in applying the parking brakes which could result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2006 Mack CHN, 2007 Mack CHN, 2008 Mack CHU, 2006 Mack CTP, 2007 Mack CTP, 2008 Mack CTP, 2006 Mack CV, 2007 Mack CV, 2008 Mack CV, 2006 Mack CXN, 2007 Mack CXN, 2008 Mack CXN, 2007 Mack CXP, 2008 Mack CXU, 2008 Mack GU, 2007 Mack MR
Component: PARKING BRAKE
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 07V159000; Apr. 13, 2007

This could compromise the fuel injection line over time which could possibly result in an engine fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Mack CH, 2007 Mack CHN, 2007 Mack CX, 2007 Mack CXN
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Mack CHN Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Oct. 23, 2007   Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly 950
Sep. 5, 2007   Diesel Fuel System 35,649
Aug. 15, 2007   Parking Brake 18,805
Aug. 15, 2007   Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve 21,847
Apr. 13, 2007   Diesel Fuel System 9,102
Mar. 21, 2007   Power Train:axle Assembly 51
Feb. 1, 2007   Steering 2,085
Oct. 13, 2006   Diesel Fuel System 40,204
Sep. 26, 2006   Air Brake 1,102
Aug. 3, 2006   Diesel Fuel System 342
Jul. 26, 2006   Air Brake 7,447
Jun. 28, 2006   Parking Brake:conventional:air 2,587
Oct. 4, 2005   Power Train:axle Assembly 2
Sep. 26, 2005   Air Brake 2,582
Sep. 26, 2005   Air Brake 2,679
Sep. 26, 2005   Air Brake 1,433
Sep. 26, 2005   Air Brake 1,408
Jul. 7, 2005   Power Train:axle Assembly 320
Apr. 22, 2005   Wheel 58
Mar. 24, 2005   Service Brakes, Air:disc:chamber 291
Mar. 24, 2005   Power Train:axle Assembly 39
Jan. 14, 2005   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 13,173


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Mack CHN Model Years

Model# Recalls
2008 Mack CHN 1
2007 Mack CHN 12
2006 Mack CHN 13
2005 Mack CHN 10
2004 Mack CHN 7
2003 Mack CHN 3
2002 Mack CHN 2