Recall
Mack Chn — 05V313000
NHTSA ID
05V313000
Make
Mack
Model
Chn
Years Affected
2006
Recall Date
2005-07-07
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
320
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
SC0296
Summary
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FXL AXLES, THERE IS A POTENTIAL THAT THE DRAGLINK MAY CONTACT THE BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTER DURING FULL WHEEL CUT AND ARTICULATION OF THE CHASSIS.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, THE SLACK ADJUSTER MAY BE DAMAGED TO A POINT WHERE BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS COMPROMISED, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES ON THE FRONT AXLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 19, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 610-709-2131.