NHTSA Recall 05V313000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V313000; Date: Jul. 7, 2005
If this occurs, the slack adjuster may be damaged to a point where brake performance is compromised, which may result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Mack CHN; 2006 Mack CHN
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Inc
Affected Units:: 320
Recall Summary:
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with fxl axles, there is a potential that the draglink may contact the brake slack adjuster during full wheel cut and articulation of the chassis.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the brake assemblies on the front axle. The recall began on August 19, 2005. Owners may contact mack trucks at 610-709-2131.
Recall Notes:
Mack trucks recall no. Sc0296. 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 19, 2005
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