2003 Mack CX recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, there is a slack on the brake assembly's adjuster and it is interfering with the axle housing.
💥 The risk
This interference leads to a reduction in braking capabilities on the right side of the vehicle as the brake "shoes" become worn, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
The rear brake assemblies were replaced. All vehicles have been repaired.
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
- 05V213000
- Manufacturer recall #
- SC0291
- Manufacturer
- MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Vehicles affected
- 56
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 26, 2004
- Built
- Nov 5, 2003 – Nov 19, 2003
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Mack truck recall no. SC0291.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.