1M2AA08Y0VW010040

1997

Available vehicle information

VIN
1M2AA08Y0VW010040
Model year
1997
Country
United States
Record status
rebuild

VIN structure

1M2 WMI · AA08Y0 VDS · VW010040 VIS
WMI 1M2 World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS AA08Y0 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS VW010040 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code V Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code W Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

The first three characters form the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). Characters 4–9 form the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS), while characters 10–17 form the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS).

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make MACK
Model CH
Model year 1997
Manufacturer MACK TRUCKS INC.
Vehicle type INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
Body class Truck-Tractor
Series CH612
Displacement 12 L
Cylinders 6
Engine power 300 hp
Fuel type Diesel
Plant city WINNSBORO
Plant state SOUTH CAROLINA
Plant country UNITED STATES (USA)
Source: NHTSA vPIC
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

2
2 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 04V159000

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

Report received: 07/04/2004

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Recall 2 97V191000

STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

Report received: 01/11/1997

Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. DURING ASSEMBLY, INSUFFICIENT TORQUE OCCURRED OF THE DRAG LINK TO THE AXLE STEERING ARM CONNECTION. IF THE DRAG LINK TO AXLE STTERING ARM CONNECTION IS NOT TORQUED AND THE COTTER PIN IS NOT INSTALLED, THE NUT COULD BACK OFF DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.

Consequence

IF THE NUT BACKS OFF, THERE COULD BE A LOSS OF DRIVER CONTROL.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE DRAG LINK TO THE AXLE STEERING ARM CONNECTION.

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About VIN 1M2AA08Y0VW010040

World Crash Archive currently associates VIN 1M2AA08Y0VW010040 with a 1997. The available archive information lists United States as the vehicle country and rebuild as the record status.

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