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2013-2014 Mack Chu, Mack Granite (Gu) and others recall: service brakes

Mack Trucks, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 13, 2013. It covers about 5,203 vehicles.

vehicles affected
5,203
reported
May 13, 2013
owners notified
Sep 30, 2013

Service brakes

What is wrong
Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 CHU, CXU, GU, MRU, and LEU trucks manufactured July 16, 2012, through march 18, 2013 and equipped with drum brakes. The clevis pin for the brake slack adjuster may be missing a cotter pin. If the cotter pin is not installed, the clevis pin may loosen and fall out causing a loss of brake function on the affected wheel.
Risk
A loss of brake function at one wheel will lead to increased stopping distances and pulling to the left or right when braking, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mack Trucks, Inc. will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake slack adjusters and install the brake hardware, as necessary, free of charge. An interim was mailed to owners on June 20, 2013. A second notice was mailed to owners on September 30, 2013. Owners may contact Mack Trucks at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Mack Trucks' recall campaign number is SC0370.

Recall number 13V195000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 13V195000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2014 Mack Chu, Mack Granite (Gu) and others service brakes?

Yes. Recall 13V195000, reported on May 13, 2013, covers about 5,203 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V195000?

Mack Trucks, Inc. will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake slack adjusters and install the brake hardware, as necessary, free of charge. An interim was mailed to owners on June 20, 2013. A second notice was mailed to owners on September 30, 2013. Owners may contact Mack Trucks at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Mack Trucks' recall campaign number is SC0370.

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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