NHTSA Recall 04V258000
Filed by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 2004-06-07. An estimated 36 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN CLASS 8 CHASSIS BUILT WITH HENDRICKSON LIFT AXLES WHICH CONTAINED WEBB BRAKE DRUMS, THE BRAKE DRUMS COULD EXPERIENCE PREMATURE CRACK OF THE BRAKING SURFACE RESULTING IN REDUCTION OR COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING ON THAT WHEEL END OR LOSS OF BRAKE DRUM PIECES.
Risk
LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURIES OR DEATH.
What the manufacturer will do
WEBB WHEEL IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. WEBB WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS, INSPECT THE BRAKE DRUMS AND REPLACE ANY DRUMS THAT FAIL INSPECTION. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WEBB AT 1-800-633-3256 OR MACK AT 1-610-709-3337.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).