Defect Description For Recall
Mack Trucks, Inc. Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2013-2014 Chu, Cxu, Gu, Mru, And Leu Trucks Manufactured July 16, 2012, Through March 18, 2013 And Equipped With DrUM Brakes. The Clevis Pin For The Brake Slack Adjuster May Be Missing A Cotter Pin. If The Cotter Pin Is Not Installed, The Clevis Pin May Loosen And Fall Out Causing A Loss Of Brake FunCTIon On The Affected Wheel.
Make Of Vehicle
MACK
Model Of Vehicle
CHU
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
13V195000
Component Description
Service Brakes
Effect Of Defect
A Loss Of Brake FunCTIon At One Wheel Will Lead To Increased Stopping Distances And Pulling To The Left Or Right When Braking, Which May Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Mack Trucks, Inc. Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Brake Slack Adjusters And Install The Brake Hardware, As Necessary, Free Of Charge. An Interim Was Mailed To Owners On June 20, 2013. A Second Notice Was Mailed To Owners On September 30, 2013. Owners May Contact Mack Trucks At 1-800-528-6586. Mack Trucks’ Recall Campaign Number Is Sc0370.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20120716
End Of Manufacture
20130318
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5203
Date Owners Notified
20130930
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Date Report Received
20130513
Make Campaign Number
SC0370