Service brakes, air
- Component
- Service brakes, air
- Manufacturer
- MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Vehicles affected
- 3
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2006-08-31
- Owners notified
- 2007-02-23
Defect description
CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE TRI-DRIVE OPTION FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, 'AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.'
Safety risk
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO INSURE SAFE BRAKING PERFORMANCE UNDER NORMAL AND EMERGENCY CONDITIONS.
Manufacturer remedy
THE TRUCKS WILL HAVE THE PNEUMATIC SYSTEM RECONFIGURED. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK AT 1-800-528-6586.