Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V207000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V207000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Affecting model year 2014-2015 cxu trucks manufactured february 1, 2013, through january 27, 2014, and equipped with a vertical wet tank (aka supply air tank) for the brake system Includes 490 affected units, Pressure Relief Valve not Installed in Air Tank, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014-2015 cxu trucks manufactured february 1, 2013, through january 27, 2014, and equipped with a vertical wet tank (aka supply air tank) for the brake system

Defect Summary

Mack trucks inc. (mack) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 cxu trucks manufactured february 1, 2013, through january 27, 2014, and equipped with a vertical wet tank (aka supply air tank) for the brake system. the pressure relief valve may not have been installed in the tank during manufacturing.

Corrective Action

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will install a pressure relief valve in the air tank, free of charge. the recall began on june 11, 2014. owners may contact mack customer service at 1-866-298-6586. mack's number for this recall is sc0380.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V207000
Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2014-04-18T00:00:00
Subject: Pressure relief valve not installed in air tank
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 490

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC0380
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mack trucks inc. (mack) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 cxu trucks manufactured february 1, 2013, through january 27, 2014, and equipped with a vertical wet tank (aka supply air tank) for the brake system. the pressure relief valve may not have been installed in the tank during manufacturing.
Consequence Summary: Without a pressure relief valve, the air tank could rupture from being overpressurized increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Mack will notify owners, and dealers will install a pressure relief valve in the air tank, free of charge. the recall began on june 11, 2014. owners may contact mack customer service at 1-866-298-6586. mack's number for this recall is sc0380.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 85.51

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NHTSA ID: 14V207000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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