NHTSA Recall 12V037000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V037000; Date: Feb. 1, 2012
Inadvertent brake application can cause the brakes to overheat and lead to a fire. Inadvertent brake application can cause the wheels to lock-up leading the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Mack Granite (gu); 2013 Mack Granite (gu)
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Inc
Affected Units:: 2
Recall Summary:
Mack is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 gu, manufactured from December 2, 2010, through January 18, 2012, and equipped with bendix atr-6 traction relay valves. In extremely cold conditions, these bendix relay valves may potentially develop internal leakage. Internal leakage can lead to air pressure being delivered to affected primary or secondary brake causing continuous brake application.
How to Fix:
Mack will notify owners, and provide a temporary repair until bendix develops a permanent remedy. This service will be performed free of charge. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-866-1177.
Recall Notes:
Mack trucks' recall number is sc0363. Owners may 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: Apr 23, 2012
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