Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #84V035000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 84V035000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 850 affected units, BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS:AIR SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

A manufacturing error resulted in the installation of carbon steel springs in some dual-compartment air reservoir check valves. Carbon steel springs are inadequate for this application because they are subject to severe corrosion and subsequent failure of the check valve.

Corrective Action

The carbon steel spring will be replaced with a stainless steel one.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 84V035000

Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1984-03-23T00:00:00

Subject: Brakes:air systems:air supply:check valve

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 850

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: A manufacturing error resulted in the installation of carbon steel springs in some dual-compartment air reservoir check valves. Carbon steel springs are inadequate for this application because they are subject to severe corrosion and subsequent failure of the check valve.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The carbon steel spring will be replaced with a stainless steel one.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 84V035000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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