Mack Recall 05V111000: Power Train, Axle Assembly

NHTSA recall 05V111000 · announced March 24, 2005 · filed by Mack Trucks, Inc · 39 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN VIBRATION OR BRAKE PERFORMANCE ISSUES. BRAKING CAPABILITY WOULD BE DIMINISHED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

MACK TRUCK RECALL NO. SC0293.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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2004 Mack Chn
• 2005 Mack Chn
• 2004 Mack Cxn
• 2005 Mack Cxn

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.