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2004 MACK CHN Recall - Campaign #05V112000

 
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2004 MACK CHN RECALL - #05V112000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : DISC : CHAMBER

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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Vehicle 2004 MACK CHN
Manufacturer MACK TRUCKS, INC
Manufactured between 2/24/2004 - 9/19/2004
Recalled on 3/28/2005
Influenced by MACK TRUCKS, INC
Owners Notified on 5/3/2005
# Affected 291
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER
Description 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.
Consequences BRAKING CAPABILITY WOULD BE DIMINISHED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPAIR AND REPLACE THE ADJUSTABLE TORQUE ROD, WITH A FIXED LENGTH TORQUE ROD, INSPECT AND REPAIR THE BRAKE CHAMBER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 3, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 610-709-2131.
Notes MACK TRUCKS RECALL NO. SC0294.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.
See also 2004 MACK CHN Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

2004 MACK CHN Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY

2004 MACK CHN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

2004 MACK CHN Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

2004 MACK CHN Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

2004 MACK CHN Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
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