Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #02V269000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V269000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 557 affected units, MACK/FMVSS 121/PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Certain class 8 chassis fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." the installation of the additional axle(s), raises the gvw capability of the vehicle and therefore requires an increase in the parking brake performance to hold on a 20% grade in order to meet the requirements of the standard.
Corrective Action
Dealers will modify the park brake configuration on these vehicles. 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 1-610-709-3337.