2008 MACK CXU RECALL - #07V360000
RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVES, THE INTERNAL RUBBER CHECK VALVE MAY LEAK CAUSING A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER THE OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 MACK CXU |
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| Manufacturer |
MACK TRUCKS, INC |
| Manufactured between |
11/4/2005 - 5/1/2007 |
| Recalled on |
8/16/2007 |
| Influenced by |
MACK TRUCKS, INC |
| Owners Notified on |
1/10/2008 |
| # Affected |
18,805 |
| Recalled for |
PARKING BRAKE |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVES, THE INTERNAL RUBBER CHECK VALVE MAY LEAK CAUSING A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER THE OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD DELAY OR FAILURE IN APPLYING THE PARKING BRAKES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ROLL AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
MACK IS WORKING WITH BENDIX TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES (PLEASE SEE 07E037). BENDIX WILL INSTALL A CHECK VALVE REPAIR KIT FOR THE AFFECTED SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENDIX AT 1-440-329-9000 OR MACK AT 1-800-528-6586. |
| Notes |
MACK RECALL NO. SC0335 (SC0328).CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2008 MACK CXU Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2008 MACK CXU Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2008 MACK CXU Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2008 MACK CXU Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
2008 MACK CXU Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2008 MACK CXU Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, FOG LIGHTS
2008 MACK CXU Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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