NHTSA Campaign 06V271000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Issued by MACK TRUCKS, INC · Reported Jul 26, 2006 · 7,447 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MACK | CHN | 2007 | 7,447 |
| MACK | CL | 2007 | 7,447 |
| MACK | CT | 2007 | 7,447 |
| MACK | CV | 2007 | 7,447 |
| MACK | CXN | 2007 | 7,447 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 06V271000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.