The problem
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with fxl axles, there is a potential that the draglink may contact the brake slack adjuster during full wheel cut and articulation of the chassis.
The risk
If this occurs, the slack adjuster may be damaged to a point where brake performance is compromised, which may result in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the brake assemblies on the front axle. The recall began on august 19, 2005. Owners may contact mack trucks at 610-709-2131.
Contacts
Mack trucks recall no. Sc0296. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Mack dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 05V313000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.