NHTSA Recall 85V159000
NHTSA Campaign Id 85V159000; Date: Nov. 26, 1985
Recalled Vehicles:
1984 Mack Mr600p; 1985 Mack Mr600p; 1984 Mack Ms250p; 1985 Mack Ms250p
Component: Parking Brake:driveline:hydraulic:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 3,308
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
Install a redesigned valve support bracket.
Recall Notes:
System: parking brakes air lines, quick release valve bracket. Vehicle description: mid-liner trucks.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 26, 1986
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