2007 Mack Chn Recalls, Complaints & Specs
12 safety recalls list the 2007 Mack Chn, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
12 safety recalls for the 2007 Mack Chn
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)
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.
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.
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Fuel system, diesel
On certain trucks equipped with aset AC model engines, the engine as configured with an external exhaust gas recirculation system makes servicing the fuel injection lines difficult when using traditional tools. Therefore, it is possible for fuel leaks to develop when removing and installing the fuel injection lines.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel injection lines free of charge. Note: this recall supersedes a previous campaign conducted in 2006 (please see 06v392). The recall began on september 11, 2007, with subsequent mailings…
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Parking brake
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.
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,…
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Check valve (service brakes)
On certain trucks equipped with parker single check valves (scv) provided by bendix. The defect exists in the parker scv that connects with the supply port of the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve. After prolonged use of the parker scv, the valve body retainer may become excessively worn and eventually break apart. Pieces of the parker…
Remedy: Mack is working with bendix to replace the parker single check valve. The recall began on january 9, 2008. Owners may contact bendix at 1-440-329-9000 or mack at 1-800-528-6586.
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Fuel system, diesel
Certain trucks were recalled for the installation of sleeves on the fuel injection line as required by safety recall sc0317 (NHTSA recall no. 06v392). There is a possibility that the new sleeves may chafe the fuel injection line.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the protective sleeves on all fuel injection lines free of charge. This recall began on april 19, 2007. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
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Axle assembly (power train)
On certain trucks, the axle housings may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification which could result in a fatigue failure over time.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the axles free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about april 9, 2007. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
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Steering
On certain trucks, the nut that retains the steering wheel may not have been installed.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the horn button to confirm that the retaining nut was installed. A retaining nut will be added if the nut is missing. The recall began on february 12, 2007. Owners may contact mack trucks at…
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Fuel system, diesel
On certain trucks, a leak in the aset AC fuel injection line may spray fuel on the exhaust gas recirculation pipes that carry hot exhaust gases .
Remedy: Mack has issued a stop work on this campaign under further notice (2-22-2007). The remedy does not adequately address the issue on all vehicles. Mack will re-release the recall in the near future. (please see NHTSA no.…
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Service brakes, air
On certain trucks, the brake cam tubes on the steer and drive axles may not have been greased.
Remedy: Dealers will add grease to the brake cam tubes free of charge. The recall began on september 29, 2006. Owners may contact mack at 1-800-866-1177.
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Fuel system, diesel
On certain trucks, the fuel line crossover bracket may prematurely fail and unexpectedly fall to the road. The location and size of the bracket draws a concern to the bracket being picked up and thrown by the drive axle wheels.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brackets free of charge. The recall began on august 20, 2006. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
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Service brakes, air
On certain trucks equipped with a legris air manifold, the brass push-to-connect cartridge may unexpectedly separate from the plastic housing.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the air manifold free of charge. The recall began on september 27, 2006. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
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Air (parking brake)
On certain trucks equipped with sr-7 bendix brake valves, the check valve inside the valve cavity may not properly set, causing internal air leakage. If the check valve does not properly seat, the resulting leakage can cause a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after operator pulls the dash valve button.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the valves and replace it free of charge. The recall began on august 14, 2006. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2007 Mack Chn have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 107,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 14, 2011 · Engine and engine cooling
Compare Mack Chn model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mack Chn model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Mack Chn | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 Mack Chn | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 Mack Chn | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 Mack Chn | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 Mack Chn | 13 | 0 |
| 2007 Mack Chn | 12 | 1 |
| 2008 Mack Chn | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2007 Mack Chn
How do I know if my 2007 Mack Chn has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 12 campaigns currently list the 2007 Mack Chn; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mack dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 06V232000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.