MACK CX 2003: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| Make : MACK | Model : CX | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 2003-11-05 - 2003-11-19 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V213000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2004-08-26 | Date Received by ODI: 2005-04-29 | Date Added to Database: 2005-05-12 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC0291 | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 56 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
THE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WERE REPLACED. ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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