Recall
Mack Cx — 05V213000
NHTSA ID
05V213000
Make
Mack
Model
Cx
Years Affected
2003
Recall Date
2005-04-29
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Units Affected
56
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
SC0291
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.
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.
Remedy
THE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WERE REPLACED. ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED.