Defect Description For Recall
Certain Trucks Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, “Air Brake Systems.” The Front Brake Chamber On Some 18,000 Lb. And 20,000 Lb Front Axle Assemblies Is Too Small To Meet Stopping Distance Requirements.
Make Of Vehicle
MACK
Model Of Vehicle
DM
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
04V118000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Chamber
Effect Of Defect
This Could Cause The Stopping Distance To Be Increased, Which Could Result In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Front Brake Chambers. The Recall Began April 21, 2004. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Mack At 1-610-709-3337.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20030527
End Of Manufacture
20040204
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
35
Date Owners Notified
20040421
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Date Report Received
20040304
Make Campaign Number
SC0286
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121