Mack Recall 89V162000: Service Brakes, Air, Supply, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 89V162000 · announced September 29, 1989 · filed by Mack Trucks, Incorporated · 133 units affected

The problem

AIR PIPING IS INSTALLED IN A WAY THAT COULD CAUSE FRONT BRAKE HOSES TO RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE CHAMBER.

The risk

THIS COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN BRAKE HOSE FAILURE. INCREASING THE STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

REPAIR IN A MANNER TO PREVENT FRONT BRAKE HOSE FROM RUBBING AGAINST THE BRAKE CHAMBER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM:FRONT BRAKE HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:FIRE TRUCKS.

Vehicles covered by this recall

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