Vehicle recall 05V313000 · July 7, 2005
2005-2006 Mack CHN
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with fxl axles, there is a potential that the draglink may contact the brake slack adjuster during full wheel cut and articulation…
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 equipped with fxl axles, there is a potential that the draglink may contact the brake slack adjuster during full wheel cut and articulation of the chassis.
- Consequence
- If this occurs, the slack adjuster may be damaged to a point where brake performance is compromised, which may result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake assemblies on the front axle. The recall began on August 19, 2005. Owners may contact mack trucks at 610-709-2131.
- Notes
- Mack trucks recall no. SC0296.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
- 05V313000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 7, 2005
- Filed by
- MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC0296
- Owner notification
- August 19, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 320
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Axle assembly
Vehicles covered
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