2000 MACK DM RECALL - #01V189004
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : CONTROLS
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2000 MACK DM |
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| Manufacturer |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
9/19/2000 - 3/30/2001 |
| Recalled on |
8/1/2001 |
| Influenced by |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
11/16/2001 |
| # Affected |
8,268 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2000 MACK DM Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
2000 MACK DM Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL
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