| Make : MACK | Model : CHN | Year : 2006 |
| Build Dates : 20040701 - 20050228 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V313000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050707 | Date Added to Database: 20050713 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MACK TRUCKS, INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MACK TRUCKS, INC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC0296 | ||
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 320 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURS, THE SLACK ADJUSTER MAY BE DAMAGED TO A POINT WHERE BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS COMPROMISED, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES ON THE FRONT AXLE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON AUGUST 8, 2005. OWNERS 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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