NHTSA Campaign 07V051000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Issued by MACK TRUCKS, INC · Reported Feb 15, 2007 · 37 vehicles affected

What's wrong

CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HAULMAX REAR SUSPENSIONS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." IT DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIRED STOPPING DISTANCE AS SPECIFIED IN THE REGULATION.

Consequence

THE VEHICLE COULD EXPERIENCE REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE AS A RESULT. IF THIS WARNING IS NOT HEEDED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) SENSOR FROM THE REAR DRIVE AXLE TO THE FRONT DRIVE AXLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 15, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MACK CT 2005 37
MACK CT 2006 37
MACK CT 2007 37
MACK CTP 2007 37

Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V051000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.