2005–2006 Mack CHN Recall: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FXL AXLES, THERE IS A…
NHTSA campaign 05V313000 · Power Train · filed Jul 7, 2005 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
IF THIS OCCURS, THE SLACK ADJUSTER MAY BE DAMAGED TO A POINT WHERE BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS COMPROMISED, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 05V313000 (manufacturer number SC0296). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.