2003 MACK DM RECALL - #04V118000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : DISC : CHAMBER
CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE FRONT BRAKE CHAMBER ON SOME 18,000 LB. AND 20,000 LB FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES IS TOO SMALL TO MEET STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2003 MACK DM |
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| Manufacturer |
MACK TRUCKS, INC |
| Manufactured between |
5/27/2003 - 2/4/2004 |
| Recalled on |
3/12/2004 |
| Influenced by |
MACK TRUCKS, INC |
| Owners Notified on |
4/21/2004 |
| # Affected |
35 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER |
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| Description |
CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE FRONT BRAKE CHAMBER ON SOME 18,000 LB. AND 20,000 LB FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES IS TOO SMALL TO MEET STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD CAUSE THE STOPPING DISTANCE TO BE INCREASED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE CHAMBERS. THE RECALL BEGAN APRIL 21, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-3337. |
| Notes |
MACK RECALL NO. SC0286.ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2003 MACK DM Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
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