Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Heavy Duty Class 8 Trucks Equipped With Air Suspension Proprietary Axles And Adjustable Lengh Torque Rods, An Interference Between The Adjustable Torque Rod And The Brake Chamber On The Left Side Of The Chassis May Exist. The Spring Brake Chamber Clamp Ring Could Possibly Be Distorted Over Time Resulting In Loss Of Air, Which Could Lead To The Spring Brake At The Chamber Being Inadvertently Applied.
Make Of Vehicle
MACK
Model Of Vehicle
CHN
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
05V112000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Chamber
Effect Of Defect
Braking Capability Would Be Diminished, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Repair And Replace The Adjustable Torque Rod, With A Fixed Length Torque Rod, Inspect And Repair The Brake Chamber Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On May 3, 2005. Owners May Contact Mack Trucks At 610-709-2131.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20040224
End Of Manufacture
20040919
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
291
Date Owners Notified
20050503
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Date Report Received
20050324
Make Campaign Number
SC0294