Defect Description For Recall
Certain Heavy Duty Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, “Air Brake Systems.” Improper Seating Of The Check Valve Retainer In The Brass Fitting Housing Has Occurred. It Is Possible For The Air Brake System Pressure To Push The Check Valve Internal Parts Into The Primary System Reservoir And A Vehicle Operator Would Not Know That This Has Happened.
Make Of Vehicle
MACK
Model Of Vehicle
RD6
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
03V253000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Check Valve
Effect Of Defect
In This Condition, The Vehicle Would Not Meet The Emergency Requirements Of The Standard.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Check Valve. Owner Notification Began November 26, 2003. Owners Should Contact Mack At 1-610-709-3337.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20030519
End Of Manufacture
20030711
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1232
Date Owners Notified
20031126
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Date Report Received
20030717
Make Campaign Number
SC0281
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121