Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #11V272000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V272000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 1,524 affected units, AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTER/ACCURIDE/GUNITE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 chu, cxu, gu, leu and mru trucks manufactured from october 15, 2010, through january 31, 2011, and equipped with gunite automatic slack adjusters. due to an incomplete "knitting" of the iron at the time of casting, inadequate structural integrity of the slack adjuster housing can occur, which could cause the housing to break at the handle under normal operating loads.

Corrective Action

Mack trucks will notify owners and dealers will replace the subject slack adjusters free of charge. the safety recall began on august 24, 2011. owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V272000

Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2011-05-03T00:00:00

Subject: Automatic slack adjuster/accuride/gunite

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 1,524

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC0352

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 chu, cxu, gu, leu and mru trucks manufactured from october 15, 2010, through january 31, 2011, and equipped with gunite automatic slack adjusters. due to an incomplete "knitting" of the iron at the time of casting, inadequate structural integrity of the slack adjuster housing can occur, which could cause the housing to break at the handle under normal operating loads.

Consequence Summary: Slack adjusters with this flow notch could crack under normal braking conditions causing loss of braking which could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Mack trucks will notify owners and dealers will replace the subject slack adjusters free of charge. the safety recall began on august 24, 2011. owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11V272000

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