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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V269000
Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2002-10-03T00:00:00
Subject: Mack/fmvss 121/parking brake performance
Component: Parking Brake
Potentially Affected Units: 557

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SCO277
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: N/A
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-jvx8.wjwp~fbsf
NHTSA ID: 02V269000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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