MACK CF 1989: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 89V162000

Make Model Year
MACK CF 1989
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1989-12-20 1989-09-29 1989-10-04

Production Dates: 1987-10-01 - 1989-03-01

Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 133

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

AIR PIPING IS INSTALLED IN A WAY THAT COULD CAUSE FRONT BRAKE HOSES TO RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE CHAMBER.

Consequence

THIS COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN BRAKE HOSE FAILURE. INCREASING THE STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPAIR IN A MANNER TO PREVENT FRONT BRAKE HOSE FROM RUBBING AGAINST THE BRAKE CHAMBER.

Notes

SYSTEM:FRONT BRAKE HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:FIRE TRUCKS.