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Mack CHN Recall 05V442: Service Brakes, Air

NHTSA campaign 05V442, reported September 26, 2005, 1,408 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 05V442MACK TRUCKS, INC
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Problem
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE BRAKE CAM TUBES ON THE STEER AND DRIVE AXLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN GREASED.
Risk
THE BRAKE CAM JOURNAL MAY CORRODE WHICH COULD LEAD TO THE BRAKES DRAGGING. THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.

Affected vehicles

Mack CHN2006
Mack CXN2006