NHTSA Campaign Id 04V258000; Date: Jun. 7, 2004
Loss of braking ability could result in a vehicle crash, possibly causing injuries or death.
2001 Mack CL; 2002 Mack CL; 2001 Mack CV; 2002 Mack CV; 2001 Mack DM; 2002 Mack DM; 2001 Mack MR; 2002 Mack MR; 2001 Mack RD; 2002 Mack RD
Component: Service Brakes, Air:drum
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Inc
Affected Units:: 36
On certain class 8 chassis built with hendrickson lift axles which contained webb brake drums, the brake drums could experience premature crack of the braking surface resulting in reduction or complete loss of braking on that wheel end or loss of brake drum pieces.
Webb wheel is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Webb will notify customers, inspect the brake drums and replace any drums that fail inspection. Owners should contact webb at 1-800-633-3256 or mack at 1-610-709-3337.
Customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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