MACK RD 2001: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V258000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | RD | 2001 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2004-06-07 | 2004-06-08 |
Production Dates: 2000-01-06 - 2001-08-14
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 36
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURIES OR DEATH.
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.
CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
