Mack Recall 01V189004: Service Brakes, Air, Controls, Pedals And Linkages

NHTSA recall 01V189004 · announced August 1, 2001 · filed by Mack Trucks, Incorporated · 8,268 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN MERITOR-WABCO BRAKE SYSTEM TWO AND FOUR PORT RELAY VALVES. THE VALVE MAY STICK OPEN WHEN A HIGH-PRESSURE APPLICATION IS RELEASED.

The risk

WHEN THE VALVE STICKS OPEN, IT CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF AIR FROM EITHER THE SERVICE OR THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DRIVER MAY LOSE BRAKING ABILITY UNDER A SERVICE APPLICATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE VALVES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 16, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-3011 OR MERITOR WABCO AT 800-535-5560.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2000 Mack Ch
• 2001 Mack Ch
• 2000 Mack Cl
• 2001 Mack Cl
• 2000 Mack Cv
• 2001 Mack Cv
• 2000 Mack Cx
• 2001 Mack Cx
• 2000 Mack Dm
• 2001 Mack Dm
• 2000 Mack Dmm
• 2001 Mack Dmm
• 2000 Mack Mr
• 2001 Mack Mr
• 2000 Mack Rb
• 2001 Mack Rb
• 2000 Mack Rd
• 2001 Mack Rd

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.