Auto Recalls for Consumers

2004 MACK DM Recall - Campaign #04V118000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2004 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.

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Vehicle 2004 MACK DM
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
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 2004 MACK DM Recall for STEERING

2004 MACK DM Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY

2004 MACK DM Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
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