Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #07V361000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V361000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 21,847 affected units, PARKER SINGLE CHECK VALVE/BENDIX, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
On certain trucks equipped with parker single check valves (scv) provided by bendix. the defect exists in the parker scv that connects with the supply port of the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve. after prolonged use of the parker scv, the valve body retainer may become excessively worn and eventually break apart. pieces of the parker scv can become lodged inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve, potentially causing either leakage out of the sr-7 valve or preventing air from properly exhausting from the sr-7 valve.
Corrective Action
Mack is working with bendix to replace the parker single check valve. the recall began on january 9, 2008. owners may contact bendix at 1-440-329-9000 or mack at 1-800-528-6586.