The problem
The right hand front canopy cab mounting bracket interferes with the right hand brake chamber on the steering axle when in a certain degree turn and severe bumping is present.
The fix
The front canopy cab mounting bracket will be modified to allow for clearance of the right hand front brake chamber, without charge to owner.
Contacts
Vehicle description: trucks.System: structure; front canopy cab mounting bracket.Consequences of defect: if this interference should occur it may result indegraded braking ability without prior warning with the potential for a vehicleaccident.
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 81V083000.
- 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.