Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

05V442000

ManufacturerMACK TRUCKS, INCReported2005-09-26Affected1,408 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

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.

Manufacturer 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.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

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