Vehicle recall 07V053000 · February 15, 2007
Mack CL, CT and 3 more models
On certain trucks equipped with a 46K pound chalmers rear suspension, the adjustable torque rods used on the suspension may be brittle.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain trucks equipped with a 46K pound chalmers rear suspension, the adjustable torque rods used on the suspension may be brittle.
- Consequence
- This may lead to a premature failure of the rod, which may result in a loss of control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair the rods as required free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2007. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
- Notes
- Mack recall no. SC0318. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V053000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 15, 2007
- Filed by
- MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC0318
- Owner notification
- March 14, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 86
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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