Mack · Canada · High
Mack CF, MC: Brakes
Affects Mack CF, MC · 1987–1989 — about 1 vehicles.
The hazard
UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS AND WITH FRONT WHEELS TURNED EITHER TO THE EXTREME LEFT OR RIGHT POSITION, THE BRAKE HOSES COULD CHAFE AGAINST THE BRAKE CHAMBER AND EVENTUALLY FAIL. THIS WOULD RESULT IN PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKES AND A POSSIBLE CRASH. CORRECTION: AIR PIPING FITTINGS AND FRONT BRAKE HOSES WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED CHASSIS.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational