NHTSA Recall 13V153000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V153000; Date: Apr. 22, 2013
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Mack Pinnacle (cxu); 2012 Mack Pinnacle (cxu); 2013 Mack Pinnacle (cxu)
Component: Parking Brake:conventional:air
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Affected Units:: 331
Recall Summary:
Mack trucks, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 cxu trucks manufactured November 23, 2010, through March 19, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with an mgm type 24 j-series piston parking brake chamber. In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.
How to Fix:
Mack trucks will notify owners and the brake chambers will be replaced as needed, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or before, June 17, 2013. Owners may contact mack at 1-800-866-1177. Mack truck's campaign recall number is sc0369.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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