Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V195000 Reported May 13, 2013

Possible partial loss of brake function

Mack Trucks, Inc. · N/A · 5,203 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V195000
Manufacturer Campaign
SC0370
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
5,203
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 13, 2013

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 13V195000 or campaign SC0370.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V195000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V195000?

NHTSA recall 13V195000 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on May 13, 2013. It addresses: Possible partial loss of brake function. The recall affects approximately 5,203 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V195000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC0370. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.