Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V195000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V195000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Affecting model year 2013-2014 chu, cxu, gu, mru, and leu trucks manufactured july 16, 2012, through march 18, 2013 and equipped with drum brakes Includes 5,203 affected units, Possible Partial Loss of Brake Function, component: SERVICE BRAKES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013-2014 chu, cxu, gu, mru, and leu trucks manufactured july 16, 2012, through march 18, 2013 and equipped with drum brakes

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V195000
Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2013-05-13T00:00:00
Subject: Possible partial loss of brake function
Component: Service Brakes
Potentially Affected Units: 5,203

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC0370
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-mv6m.kigh_hyvh
NHTSA ID: 13V195000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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