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  NHTSA Recall 05V213000

NHTSA Campaign Id 05V213000; Date: Apr. 29, 2005

This interference leads to a reduction in braking capabilities on the right side of the vehicle as the brake "shoes" become worn, increasing the risk of a crash.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

2003 Mack CX

Component: Air Brake

Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Inc

Affected Units:: 56

icon3 Recall Summary:

On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, there is a slack on the brake assembly's adjuster and it is interfering with the axle housing.

icon2 How to Fix:

The rear brake assemblies were replaced. All vehicles have been repaired.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Mack truck recall no. Sc0291. 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: Aug 26, 2004

Also see:

All recalls of Mack vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.