The problem
On certain vehicles, the brake cam tubes on the steer and drive axles may not have been greased.
The risk
The brake cam journal may corrode which could lead to the brakes dragging. This could result in a vehicle fire.
The fix
Dealers will add grease to the brake cam tubes free of charge. The recall began on october 24, 2005. Owners may contact mack at 1-336-393-2233.
Contacts
Mack recall no. Sc0307. 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 05V442000.
- 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.