Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Heavy Duty Trucks Equipped With Certain Meritor-WABCo Brake System Two And Four Port Relay Valves. The Valve May Stick Open When A High-Pressure Application Is Released.
Make Of Vehicle
MACK
Model Of Vehicle
CX
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
01V189004
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Controls
Effect Of Defect
When The Valve Sticks Open, It Can Result In A Total Loss Of Air From Either The Service Or The Park Brake System. The Driver May Lose Braking Ability Under A Service Application, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace These Valves. Owner Notification Began November 16, 2001. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Mack At 1-610-709-3011 Or Meritor WABCo At 800-535-5560.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20000919
End Of Manufacture
20010330
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
8268
Date Owners Notified
20011116
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Date Report Received
20010801