NHTSA Campaign 09V395000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Issued by MACK TRUCKS, INC · Reported Oct 6, 2009 · 921 vehicles affected

What's wrong

MACK TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 TRUCKS WHICH FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."

Consequence

FAILURE TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS INCREASES THE APPLICATION AND RELEASE TIME OF THE SERVICE BRAKES, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REWORK THE AIR SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN O JANUARY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MACK LEU 2008 921
MACK LEU 2009 921
MACK LEU 2010 921

Source: NHTSA Campaign 09V395000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.