NHTSA Recall 04V118000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V118000; Date: Mar. 4, 2004
This could cause the stopping distance to be increased, which could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Mack CV; 2004 Mack CV; 2003 Mack DM; 2004 Mack DM
Component: Service Brakes, Air:disc:chamber
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Inc
Affected Units:: 35
Recall Summary:
Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems. " the front brake chamber on some 18,000 lb. And 20,000 lb front axle assemblies is too small to meet stopping distance requirements.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the front brake chambers. The recall began April 21, 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 Notes:
Mack recall no. Sc0286. Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 21, 2004
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