NHTSA Recall 05V441000
Filed by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 2005-09-26. An estimated 1,433 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE BRAKE CAM TUBES ON THE STEER AND DRIVE AXLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN GREASED.
Risk
THE BRAKE CAM JOURNAL MAY CORRODE WHICH COULD LEAD TO THE BRAKES DRAGGING. THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE BRAKE CAMSHAFT TO INSPECT FOR CORROSION. THE BRAKE CAMSHAFT WILL BE REPLACED AS REQUIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK AT 1-336-393-2233.
Manufacturer campaign number: SC0306
Notes
MACK RECALL NO. SC0306.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.