Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #81V088000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 81V088000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 10,000 affected units, BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS:VALVE:HAND CONTROL, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The retaining pin for the brake control knob has been misaligned (off the center line of the valve plunger hole). This causes the knob to be overstressed at the retaining pin hole area causing it to separate from the valve.

Corrective Action

The holes will be retooled to provide correct alignment and plastic knobs will be replaced by knobs of stronger material having metal reinforcements.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 81V088000

Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1981-07-08T00:00:00

Subject: Brakes:air systems:valve:hand control

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 10,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The retaining pin for the brake control knob has been misaligned (off the center line of the valve plunger hole). This causes the knob to be overstressed at the retaining pin hole area causing it to separate from the valve.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The holes will be retooled to provide correct alignment and plastic knobs will be replaced by knobs of stronger material having metal reinforcements.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-pg8b~rn53_ieii

NHTSA ID: 81V088000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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