NHTSA Campaign 05V111000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Issued by MACK TRUCKS, INC · Reported Mar 24, 2005 · 39 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE FXL AXLE AND MERITOR 16.5 X 5 BRAKES WITH DUST SHIELDS, THERE MAY BE INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE DUST SHIELD MOUNTING BOLT AND THE KNUCKLE ON THE FRONT AXLE. AS A RESULT OF THE INTERFERENCE, THE BOLT JOINT BETWEEN THE WHEEL END AND THE KNUCKLE MAY NOT MEET THE TORQUE REQUIREMENTS.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN VIBRATION OR BRAKE PERFORMANCE ISSUES. BRAKING CAPABILITY WOULD BE DIMINISHED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE HUB AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY TO INSTALL A NEW DUST SHIELD FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 17, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS 610-709-2131.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MACK | CHN | 2004 | 39 |
| MACK | CHN | 2005 | 39 |
| MACK | CXN | 2004 | 39 |
| MACK | CXN | 2005 | 39 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V111000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.