Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #03V253000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V253000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 1,232 affected units, MACK/FMVSS 121/CHECK VALVE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the check valve. owner notification began november 26, 2003. owners should contact mack at 1-610-709-3337.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V253000

Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2003-07-17T00:00:00

Subject: Mack/fmvss 121/check valve

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 1,232

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC0281

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: In this condition, the vehicle would not meet the emergency requirements of the standard.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the check valve. owner notification began november 26, 2003. owners should contact mack at 1-610-709-3337.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 03V253000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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