Recall 04V-159: 1995–2004 Mack CH, 1995–2004 Mack LE and 1 more

MACK TRUCKS, INC recall for fuel system, other, reported to NHTSA on Apr 7, 2004, covering about 317 vehicles.

NHTSA number
04V-159
Report date
Apr 7, 2004
Vehicles affected
317
Owners notified
Apr 6, 2004

The problem

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.

The 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.

The fix

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.

Notes

Mackrecall no sc0287.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerMACK TRUCKS, INC
ComponentFuel System, Other › Storage › Tank Assembly › Pressure Relief Devices
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number04V159000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mack CH1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004All years
Mack LE1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004All years
Mack MR1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 04V-159?

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.

How is recall 04V-159 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.