MACK TE 2021: PARKING BRAKE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V953000

Make Model Year
MACK TE 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-02-08 2021-12-09 2021-12-10

Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC0433

Component: PARKING BRAKE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 20668

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

Mack Trucks, Inc. "Mack" is recalling certain 2008-2019 TerraPro "MRU" and 2019-2022 TerraPro "TE" vehicles. A brake control valve air leak into the attached exhaust hose can create excessive back pressure, causing the parking brake to release unexpectedly.

Consequence

The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will remove the exhaust tube and fitting from the valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 8, 2022. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0433.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.