Mack Rd 2001

• Recall 64190 [USA]: Loss of braking ability could result in a vehicle crash, possibly causing injuries or death.
  On certain class 8 chassis built with hendrickson lift axles which contained webb brake drums, the brake drums could experience premature crack of the braking surface resulting in reduction or complete loss of braking on that wheel end or loss of brake drum pieces.
  webb wheel is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Webb will notify customers, inspect the brake drums and replace any drums that fail inspection. Owners should contact webb at 1-800-633-3256 or mack at 1-610-709-3337.
  customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 4545 [USA]: The loss of this attachment to the vehicle chassis can adversely affect vehicle handling or driver control.
  On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with dana spicer tandem drive axle models ds463, an undersized attachment weld may fracture without warning.
  the dealers will remove the suspect bracket, inspect the axle housing, and reweld the bracket to the axle housing. Owner notification began april 22, 2002. 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 610-709-3337.
  mack truck recall no. Sco273. Consumers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

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• Recall 1347 [USA]: This could result in the loss of power steering.
  Vehicle description: trucks equipped with e-tech engines. A condition exists on the auxiliary drive shaft of the e-tech engine that causes the loss of power steering on vehicles where the power steering pump is mounted off the front of the engine.
  dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the nut that holds the gear to the auxiliary drive shaft. Owner notification began march 22, 2002. 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 1-610-709-3011.
  also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 1307 [USA]: Front spring failure could result in loss of vehicle control.
  Vehicle description: class a heavy duty trucks with 18,000 lb. Front axles may have front springs installed that are rated for the 14,600 lb. Front axle.
  dealers will replace both springs. Owner notification began december 26, 2001. 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 1-610-709-3011.
  also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 5055 [USA]: When the valve sticks open, it can result in a total loss of air from either the service or the park brake system. the driver may lose braking ability under a service application, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
  Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with certain meritor-wabco brake system two and four port relay valves. The valve may stick open when a high-pressure application is released.
  dealers will replace these valves. Owner notification began november 16, 2001. 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 1-610-709-3011 or meritor wabco at 800-535-5560.
  also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 2002036 [Canada]: Brakes
  Certain heavy-duty trucks equipped with certain meritor-wabco brake system relay valves manufactured by haldex brake systems. The valve may stick open when a high-pressure application is released. When the valve sticks open, it can result in a total loss of air from either the service or the park brake system. The driver may lose braking ability under a service application, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. Correction: dealers will replace these valves.

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• Recall 2002057 [Canada]: Suspension
  On certain heavy-duty trucks equipped with dana spacer tandem drive axle models ds463 an undersized attachment weld may fracture without warning. The loss of this attachment to the vehicle chassis can adversely affect vehicle or driver control. Correction:

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• Recall 2002058 [Canada]: Suspension
  Certain vehicles with 18,000 lb. Front axles may have front springs installed that are rated for the 14,600 lb. Front axle. Front spring failure could result in loss of vehicle control. Correction: dealers will replace both springs.

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• Recall 2002189 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain vehicles, additional axles were installed to increase the gross vehicle weight capacity but the parking brake capacity was not increased accordingly therefore not complying with cmvss 121 regulations. Correction: the dealer will perform repairs as necessary.

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