Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V528000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V528000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Affecting model year 2011-2016 granite (gu) trucks manufactured september 24, 2011, to july 1, 2015 Includes 84 affected units, Air Brake Reservoir Volume/FMVSS 121, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2011-2016 granite (gu) trucks manufactured september 24, 2011, to july 1, 2015

Defect Summary

Mack trucks, inc. (mack) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 granite (gu) trucks manufactured september 24, 2011, to july 1, 2015. the affected trucks may be equipped with an air brake system reservoir that does not have a sufficient volume. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems."

Corrective Action

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will add additional air brake reservoir volume, free of charge. the recall began on october 15, 2015. owners may contact mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. mack's number for this recall is sc0394.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V528000
Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2015-08-18T00:00:00
Subject: Air brake reservoir volume/fmvss 121
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 84

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC0394
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mack trucks, inc. (mack) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 granite (gu) trucks manufactured september 24, 2011, to july 1, 2015. the affected trucks may be equipped with an air brake system reservoir that does not have a sufficient volume. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems."
Consequence Summary: If the air brake system reservoir has as insufficient volume, braking performance may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Mack will notify owners, and dealers will add additional air brake reservoir volume, free of charge. the recall began on october 15, 2015. owners may contact mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. mack's number for this recall is sc0394.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 70.24

Metadata

SID: row-xkk9~b9ha-ab3b
NHTSA ID: 15V528000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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