NHTSA Recall 09V395000
Filed by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 2009-10-06. An estimated 921 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
MACK TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 TRUCKS WHICH FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Risk
FAILURE TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS INCREASES THE APPLICATION AND RELEASE TIME OF THE SERVICE BRAKES, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REWORK THE AIR SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN O JANUARY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Manufacturer campaign number: SC0343
Notes
MACK TRUCKS RECALL NO. SC0343.OWNERS 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .