Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04V118000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V118000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 35 affected units, MACK/FMVSS 121/FRONT BRAKE CHAMBER, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V118000
Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2004-03-04T00:00:00
Subject: Mack/fmvss 121/front brake chamber
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 35

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC0286
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-chmk.29ty~3bmr
NHTSA ID: 04V118000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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