2008 MACK CTP — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 MACK CTP
The 2008 MACK CTP has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY, PARKING BRAKE. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by MACK TRUCKS, INC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2008 MACK CTP
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2008 MACK CTP, potentially affecting up to 19,755 vehicles.
Recall 07V497000 — TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
| 950 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 07V360000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 18,805 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THIS COULD DELAY OR FAILURE IN APPLYING THE PARKING BRAKES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ROLL AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: MACK IS WORKING WITH BENDIX TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES (PLEASE SEE 07E037). BENDIX WILL INSTALL A CHECK VALVE REPAIR KIT FOR THE AFFECTED SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 MACK CTP
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 MACK CTP.
Safety Rating for the 2008 MACK CTP
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 MACK CTP in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 MACK CTP
MACK TRUCKS, INC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2008 MACK CTP. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-214-024 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
MACK TRUCKS: IF THERE IS A FAILED OUTER VALVE SPRING THERE IS A REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *RM
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 MACK CTP
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MACK CTP
- 2006 MACK CTP — 0 complaints
- 2007 MACK CTP — 0 complaints
- 2008 MACK CTP (current)
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