Disc: chamberRecall 04V-118 · Mack vehicles

MACK TRUCKS, INC recall 04V-118 covers 35 Mack vehicles for a disc: chamber problem, reported to NHTSA on March 4, 2004.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected352 models

ReportedMar 4, 2004Owners notified Apr 21, 2004

Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V118000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

What to do

The fix

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.

MACK RECALL NO. SC0286.ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Mack CV2003, 2004

Mack DM2003, 2004

Built from May 27, 2003 to February 4, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.