Recall 04V118000: 2003–2004 Mack DM and 1 other model

Report received

Mar 4, 2004

Manufacturer

Mack trucks, inc

Potentially affected

35vehicles

Model years

2003–2004

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

This could cause the stopping distance to be increased, which could result in a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2003 Mack CV2 complaints
• 2004 Mack CV0 complaints
• 2003 Mack DM0 complaints
• 2004 Mack DM0 complaints