Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V275000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V275000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Affecting model year 2011-2016 mack mru and leu trucks manufactured june 25, 2010, to april 30, 2015, and 2015-2016 lr6 trucks manufactured from december 18, 2014 through march 6, 2015 Includes 2,124 affected units, Vent Tube May Detach from Engine Breather, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2011-2016 mack mru and leu trucks manufactured june 25, 2010, to april 30, 2015, and 2015-2016 lr6 trucks manufactured from december 18, 2014 through march 6, 2015
Defect Summary
Mack trucks, inc. (mack) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 mack mru and leu trucks manufactured june 25, 2010, to april 30, 2015, and 2015-2016 lr6 trucks manufactured from december 18, 2014 through march 6, 2015. excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Corrective Action
Cummins will notify owners on behalf of mack, and cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ecm) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on june 12, 2015. Owners may contact mack customer service at 1-800-528-6586 or cummins inc. At 1-800-343-7357. mack's number for this recall is sc0391.