no report yet
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
Risk. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE PIVOT BOLT CAN BECOME LOOSE WITHOUT THE DRIVER'S KNOWLEDGE.
2007 Mack CHNProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2007 Mack CHN, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 12 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 14, 2011. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Mack CHN has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Engine and engine cooling
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
12 recalls
2007 Mack CHN recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Fuel system, diesel
Risk. 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.
no report yet
Supply: check valve
Risk. 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.
no report yet
Parking brake
Risk. THIS COULD DELAY OR FAILURE IN APPLYING THE PARKING BRAKES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ROLL AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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no report yet
Fuel system, diesel
Risk. THIS COULD COMPROMISE THE FUEL INJECTION LINE OVER TIME WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN AN ENGINE FIRE.
no report yet
Power train: axle assembly
Risk. IF A FATIGUE FAILURE OCCURS AND IS LEFT UNATTENDED, THE AXLE MAY LOCK UP OR THE END OF THE AXLE COULD COME OFF, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
no report yet
Steering
Risk. IF THE RETAINING NUT WAS NOT INSTALLED, THE STEERING WHEEL MAY COME OFF, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
no report yet
Fuel system, diesel
Risk. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN AN ENGINE FIRE.
no report yet
Service brakes, air
Risk. THE BRAKE CAM JOURNALS MAY CORRODE WHICH MAY LEAD TO THE BRAKES DRAGGING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
no report yet
Fuel system, diesel
Risk. IF THE CROSSOVER BRACKET FALLS A CRASH MAY OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
no report yet
Service brakes, air
Risk. IF THE PUSH-TO-CONNECT CARTRIDGE THAT SUPPLIES THE AIR TO THE PARK BRAKE CHAMBERS WERE TO SEPARATE, THEN THE BRAKES COULD UNEXPECTEDLY APPLY INCREASING THE…
no report yet
Conventional: air
Risk. THE DELAYED PARKING BRAKE APPLICATION CAN OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING, LEADING TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mack.
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other CHN year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CHN median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What CHN owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2007 MACK TRUCK CHN 613, 427 ASET AC ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO OIL PUMP DRIVE GEAR SPINNING LOOSE ON AUXILIARY SHAFT. WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TRAVELING DOWN HILL, THE OIL PUMP DRIVE GEAR FAILED CAUSING AN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE. THE ENGINE BECAME A CRITICAL INSTRUMENT IN CONTROLLING THE…
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