2003–2004 Mack CV & 2003–2004 Mack DM recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." the front brake chamber on some 18,000 lb. And 20,000 lb front axle assemblies is too small to meet stopping distance requirements.
💥 The risk
This could cause the stopping distance to be increased, which could result in a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the front brake chambers. The recall began april 21, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mack at 1-610-709-3337.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V118000
- Manufacturer recall #
- SC0286
- Manufacturer
- MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Vehicles affected
- 35
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 21, 2004
- Built
- May 27, 2003 – Feb 4, 2004
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Mack recall no. SC0286.also, customers CAN contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).