MACK CXN 2007: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 06V271000

Make Model Year
MACK CXN 2007
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2006-09-27 2006-07-26 2006-07-26

Production Dates: 2006-02-01 - 2006-05-15

Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC0312

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7447

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A LEGRIS AIR MANIFOLD, THE BRASS PUSH-TO-CONNECT CARTRIDGE MAY UNEXPECTEDLY SEPARATE FROM THE PLASTIC HOUSING.

Consequence

IF THE PUSH-TO-CONNECT CARTRIDGE THAT SUPPLIES THE AIR TO THE PARK BRAKE CHAMBERS WERE TO SEPARATE, THEN THE BRAKES COULD UNEXPECTEDLY APPLY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR MANIFOLD FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

Notes

MACK RECALL NO. SC0312.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.