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
makesAndModelsmodel 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.