Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 03V253000

Service brakes, air: supply: check valve

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2003-07-17.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V253000

Service brakes, air: supply: check valve

Component
Service brakes, air: supply: check valve
Manufacturer
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
1,232
Reported to NHTSA
2003-07-17
Owners notified
2003-11-26

Defect description

CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." IMPROPER SEATING OF THE CHECK VALVE RETAINER IN THE BRASS FITTING HOUSING HAS OCCURRED. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM PRESSURE TO PUSH THE CHECK VALVE INTERNAL PARTS INTO THE PRIMARY SYSTEM RESERVOIR AND A VEHICLE OPERATOR WOULD NOT KNOW THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED.

Safety risk

IN THIS CONDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MEET THE EMERGENCY REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CHECK VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 26, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-3337.

Notes

MACK RECALL NO. SC0281.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

10 model years across 10 models.

ModelYears on record
MACK CH2003
MACK CL2003
MACK CV2003
MACK CX2003
MACK DM62003
MACK DMM2003
MACK LE2003
MACK MR2003
MACK RD62003
MACK RD82003

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.