Vehicle recall 04V118000 · March 4, 2004
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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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- Mack recall no. SC0286.ALSO, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V118000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 4, 2004
- Filed by
- MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC0286
- Owner notification
- April 21, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 35
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Disc › Chamber
Vehicles covered
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