Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #85V159000

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 85V159000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 3,308 affected units, EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE:AIR:LINES AND FITTINGS, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The quick release valve support bracket mounted on the axle may crack. This causes fatigue failure of the steel air lines leading to the rear parking brakes and chassis service brakes resulting in sudden loss of air pressure. consequence of defect: this sudden loss of air to the brake chambers will result in automatic actuation of rear parking brake causing sudden rear wheel lockup which may contribute to an accident.

Corrective Action

Install a redesigned valve support bracket.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 85V159000

Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1985-11-26T00:00:00

Subject: Emergency parking brake:air:lines and fittings

Component: Parking Brake

Potentially Affected Units: 3,308

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The quick release valve support bracket mounted on the axle may crack. This causes fatigue failure of the steel air lines leading to the rear parking brakes and chassis service brakes resulting in sudden loss of air pressure. consequence of defect: this sudden loss of air to the brake chambers will result in automatic actuation of rear parking brake causing sudden rear wheel lockup which may contribute to an accident.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Install a redesigned valve support bracket.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-z6gc_x4r8.amdb

NHTSA ID: 85V159000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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