NHTSA recall 04V118000
Service brakes, air › Disc › Chamber
Mack CV and 1 more
Reported Mar 4, 200435 vehicles affectedMACK TRUCKS, INCMaker’s number SC0286Built May 27, 2003 – Feb 4, 2004
The defect
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.
The risk
This could cause the stopping distance to be increased, which could result in a crash.
The remedy
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.