NHTSA Recall 06V323000
Filed by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 2006-08-31. An estimated 3 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE TRI-DRIVE OPTION FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, 'AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.'
Risk
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO INSURE SAFE BRAKING PERFORMANCE UNDER NORMAL AND EMERGENCY CONDITIONS.
What the manufacturer will do
THE TRUCKS WILL HAVE THE PNEUMATIC SYSTEM RECONFIGURED. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK AT 1-800-528-6586.
Manufacturer campaign number: SC0315
Notes
MACK RECALL NO. SC0315.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.