Power train: axle assemblyRecall 05V-313 · 2005–2006 Mack CHN

MACK TRUCKS, INC recall 05V-313 covers 320 2005–2006 Mack CHN for a power train: axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on July 7, 2005.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected3201 model

ReportedJul 7, 2005Owners notified Aug 19, 2005

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 05V313000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FXL AXLES, THERE IS A POTENTIAL THAT THE DRAGLINK MAY CONTACT THE BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTER DURING FULL WHEEL CUT AND ARTICULATION OF THE CHASSIS.

The risk

IF THIS OCCURS, THE SLACK ADJUSTER MAY BE DAMAGED TO A POINT WHERE BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS COMPROMISED, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES ON THE FRONT AXLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 19, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 610-709-2131.

MACK TRUCKS RECALL NO. SC0296.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Mack CHN2005, 2006

Built from July 1, 2004 to February 28, 2005. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.