Vehicle recall 05V439000 · September 26, 2005
Mack CHN and CXN
On certain vehicles.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain vehicles. The brake cam tubes on the drive axle may not have been greased.
- Consequence
- The brake cam journal may corrode which could lead to the brakes dragging. This could result in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the brake camshaft to inspect for corrosion. The brake camshaft will be replaced as required free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2006. Owners may contact mack at 1-336-393-2233.
- Notes
- Mack recall no. SC0305.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
- 05V439000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 26, 2005
- Filed by
- MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC0305
- Owner notification
- January 18, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,679
- 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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