Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #78V210000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78V210000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 19,370 affected units, BRAKES:ELECTRICAL WIRING AND CONNECTORS, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Delays of up to about 2 seconds may exist in the brake application times to the brakes on the bogie axles in the presence of certain types of wheel speed sensor signal discontinuities or distortions that may occur as a result of sensor wire failure. This constitutes a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems".

Corrective Action

Dealer will install new wheel speed sensors that incorporate improved wiring and the present bogie anti-wheel lock system will be changed to an axle-to-axle system for improved reliability.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 78V210000
Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Report Received Date: 1978-10-03T00:00:00
Subject: Brakes:electrical wiring and connectors
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 19,370

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Delays of up to about 2 seconds may exist in the brake application times to the brakes on the bogie axles in the presence of certain types of wheel speed sensor signal discontinuities or distortions that may occur as a result of sensor wire failure. This constitutes a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems".
Consequence Summary: N/A
Corrective Action: Dealer will install new wheel speed sensors that incorporate improved wiring and the present bogie anti-wheel lock system will be changed to an axle-to-axle system for improved reliability.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-h8vi_uihi_dyjs
NHTSA ID: 78V210000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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