NHTSA Recall 13V195000: Service brakes
Mack Trucks, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,203 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Mack Chu.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V195000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SC0370 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Report received | May 13, 2013 |
| Owner notification | September 30, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 CHU, CXU, GU, MRU, and LEU trucks manufactured July 16, 2012, through march 18, 2013 and equipped with drum brakes. The clevis pin for the brake slack adjuster may be missing a cotter pin. If the cotter pin is not installed, the clevis pin may loosen and fall out causing a loss of brake function on the affected wheel.
Safety risk
A loss of brake function at one wheel will lead to increased stopping distances and pulling to the left or right when braking, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mack Trucks, Inc. will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake slack adjusters and install the brake hardware, as necessary, free of charge. An interim was mailed to owners on June 20, 2013. A second notice was mailed to owners on September 30, 2013. Owners may contact Mack Trucks at 1-800-528-6586. Mack Trucks' recall campaign number is SC0370.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V195000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mack Chu | 2013, 2014 |
| Mack Granite (gu) | 2013, 2014 |
| Mack Leu | 2013, 2014 |
| Mack Mru | 2013, 2014 |
| Mack Pinnacle (cxu) | 2013, 2014 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.