MACK DM 2003: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V118000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | DM | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-04-21 | 2004-03-04 | 2004-03-12 |
Production Dates: 2003-05-27 - 2004-02-04
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC0286
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 35
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE FRONT BRAKE CHAMBER ON SOME 18,000 LB. AND 20,000 LB FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES IS TOO SMALL TO MEET STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS.
THIS COULD CAUSE THE STOPPING DISTANCE TO BE INCREASED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE CHAMBERS. THE RECALL BEGAN APRIL 21, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-3337.
MACK RECALL NO. SC0286.ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
