Defect Description For Recall
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2015 And 2016 Cxu And Leu Trucks Manufactured May 20, 2014, To March 24, 2015, Equipped With Certain Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators Manufactured From January 9, 2014, Through February 3, 2015. The Affected Actuators May Have An Incomplete Attachment Of The Internal Rubber DiaphraGM To The Actuation Mechanism Of The Parking Brake SeCTIon Of The Life Seal Actuator.
Make Of Vehicle
MACK
Model Of Vehicle
CXU
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
15V025000
Component Description
Parking Brake:Driveline:Hydraulic:Actuator
Effect Of Defect
If The DiaphraGM Is Not Completely Attached, There May Be Internal Leakage From The Service SeCTIon Past The Diaphragm, Potentially Trapping Air Pressure In The Parking Brake SeCTIon. This Air Pressure In Turn, If Not Vented, May Prevent Full Release Of The Actuator Unit, And May Induce Brake Drag And May Result In Overheated Wheelend Service Brakes, Increasing The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
Mack Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Brake Actuator And Replace, As Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began March 20, 2015. Owners May Contact Mack Customer Service At 1-610-709-2131. Mack’S Number For This Recall Is Sc0387.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20140520
End Of Manufacture
20150324
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
349
Date Owners Notified
20150320
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Date Report Received
20150122
Make Campaign Number
SC0387