NHTSA Recall 05V112000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V112000; Date: Mar. 24, 2005
Braking capability would be diminished, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Mack CHN; 2004 Mack CXN
Component: Service Brakes, Air:disc:chamber
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Inc
Affected Units:: 291
Recall Summary:
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with air suspension proprietary axles and adjustable lengh torque rods, an interference between the adjustable torque rod and the brake chamber on the left side of the chassis may exist. The spring brake chamber clamp ring could possibly be distorted over time resulting in loss of air, which could lead to the spring brake at the chamber being inadvertently applied.
How to Fix:
Dealers will repair and replace the adjustable torque rod, with a fixed length torque rod, inspect and repair the brake chamber free of charge. The recall began on may 3, 2005. Owners may contact mack trucks at 610-709-2131.
Recall Notes:
Mack trucks recall no. Sc0294. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 3, 2005
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