MACK CV 2007: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 06V319000

Make Model Year
MACK CV 2007
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2006-10-16 2006-08-29 2006-08-29

Production Dates: 2004-05-12 - 2006-05-22

Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC0314

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 108

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Regulation Part Number: 571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121

Summary

CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT GLAD HAND OPTION FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, 'AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.'

Consequence

THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO INSURE SAFE BRAKING PERFORMANCE UNDER NORMAL AND EMERGENCY CONDITIONS.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCK AT 1-800-528-6586.

Notes

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.