Service brakes, airRecall 05V-442 · Mack vehicles
MACK TRUCKS, INC recall 05V-442 covers 1,408 Mack vehicles for a service brakes, air problem, reported to NHTSA on September 26, 2005.
Source: NHTSA recall 05V442000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE BRAKE CAM TUBES ON THE STEER AND DRIVE AXLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN GREASED.
The risk
THE BRAKE CAM JOURNAL MAY CORRODE WHICH COULD LEAD TO THE BRAKES DRAGGING. THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL ADD GREASE TO THE BRAKE CAM TUBES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 24, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK AT 1-336-393-2233.
MACK RECALL NO. SC0307.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.