NHTSA Recall 06V232000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V232000; Date: Jun. 28, 2006
The delayed parking brake application can occur without warning, leading to unintended vehicle rollaway increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Mack CHN; 2007 Mack CT; 2007 Mack CTP; 2007 Mack CV; 2007 Mack CXN; 2007 Mack LE; 2007 Mack MR
Component: Parking Brake:conventional:air
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Inc
Affected Units:: 2,587
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks equipped with sr-7 bendix brake valves, the check valve inside the valve cavity may not properly set, causing internal air leakage. If the check valve does not properly seat, the resulting leakage can cause a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after operator pulls the dash valve button.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the valves and replace it free of charge. The recall began on August 14, 2006. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Recall Notes:
Mack trucks recall no. Sc0336 (sc0313). Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 14, 2006
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