| Make : MACK | Model : CHN | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 20040224 - 20040919 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V112000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050324 | Date Added to Database: 20050328 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MACK TRUCKS, INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MACK TRUCKS, INC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC0294 | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 291 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AIR SUSPENSION PROPRIETARY AXLES AND ADJUSTABLE LENGH TORQUE RODS, AN INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE ADJUSTABLE TORQUE ROD AND THE BRAKE CHAMBER ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CHASSIS MAY EXIST. THE SPRING BRAKE CHAMBER CLAMP RING COULD POSSIBLY BE DISTORTED OVER TIME RESULTING IN LOSS OF AIR, WHICH COULD LEAD TO THE SPRING BRAKE AT THE CHAMBER BEING INADVERTENTLY APPLIED. |
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Consequence:
BRAKING CAPABILITY WOULD BE DIMINISHED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPAIR AND REPLACE THE ADJUSTABLE TORQUE ROD, WITH A FIXED LENGTH TORQUE ROD, INSPECT AND REPAIR THE BRAKE CHAMBER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON APRIL 18, 2005. OWNER SHOULD CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 610-709-2131. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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