Vehicle recall 05V213000 · April 29, 2005
2003 Mack CX
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, there is a slack on the brake assembly's adjuster and it is interfering with the axle housing.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, there is a slack on the brake assembly's adjuster and it is interfering with the axle housing.
- Consequence
- This interference leads to a reduction in braking capabilities on the right side of the vehicle as the brake "shoes" become worn, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The rear brake assemblies were replaced. All vehicles have been repaired.
- Notes
- Mack truck recall no. SC0291.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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V213000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 29, 2005
- Filed by
- MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC0291
- Owner notification
- August 26, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 56
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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