MACK MR 2002: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V258000

Make Model Year
MACK MR 2002
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2004-06-07 2004-06-08

Production Dates: 1995-04-26 - 2004-02-09

Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 36

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

ON CERTAIN CLASS 8 CHASSIS BUILT WITH HENDRICKSON LIFT AXLES WHICH CONTAINED WEBB BRAKE DRUMS, THE BRAKE DRUMS COULD EXPERIENCE PREMATURE CRACK OF THE BRAKING SURFACE RESULTING IN REDUCTION OR COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING ON THAT WHEEL END OR LOSS OF BRAKE DRUM PIECES.

Consequence

LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURIES OR DEATH.

Remedy

WEBB WHEEL IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. WEBB WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS, INSPECT THE BRAKE DRUMS AND REPLACE ANY DRUMS THAT FAIL INSPECTION. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WEBB AT 1-800-633-3256 OR MACK AT 1-610-709-3337.

Notes

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