2003-2004 Mack CV and Mack DM recall: chamber
Mack Trucks, Inc reported this safety recall on March 4, 2004. It covers about 35 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 35
- reported
- Mar 4, 2004
- owners notified
- Apr 21, 2004
- related complaints
- 1
Service brakes, air: disc: chamber
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This could cause the stopping distance to be increased, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 04V118000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 04V118000
Is there a recall on the 2003-2004 Mack CV and Mack DM chamber?
Yes. Recall 04V118000, reported on March 4, 2004, covers about 35 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 04V118000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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