2005–2006 Mack CHN, 2004–2006 Mack CXN Recall: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE BRAKE CAM TUBES ON THE STEER AXLE MAY NOT HAVE…
NHTSA campaign 05V438000 · Service Brakes, Air · filed Sep 26, 2005 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE BRAKE CAM TUBES ON THE STEER AXLE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN GREASED.
The risk
THE BRAKE CAM JOURNAL MAY CORRODE WHICH COULD LEAD TO THE BRAKES DRAGGING. THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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 FEBRUARY 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK AT 1-336-393-2233.
MACK RECALL NO. SC0304.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.
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 05V438000 (manufacturer number SC0304). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.