2009 MACK GU RECALL - #08V177000
RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE : CONVENTIONAL : AIR
MACK IS RECALLING 66 MY 2009 GU TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX MV-3 DASH CONTROL VALVES. THE MOLDED VALVE BODY HAS AN INCORRECT CORE PIN IN THE INJECTION MOLD CAUSING THE VALVE BODY TO BE OVERSIZED IN THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE AREA. THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE RUBBER DOUBLE CHECK VALVE TO BECOME LODGED IN THE BODY OPENING UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2009 MACK GU |
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| Manufacturer |
MACK TRUCKS, INC |
| Manufactured between |
1/23/2008 - 2/6/2008 |
| Recalled on |
4/18/2008 |
| Influenced by |
MACK TRUCKS, INC |
| Owners Notified on |
5/9/2008 |
| # Affected |
66 |
| Recalled for |
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR |
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| Description |
MACK IS RECALLING 66 MY 2009 GU TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX MV-3 DASH CONTROL VALVES. THE MOLDED VALVE BODY HAS AN INCORRECT CORE PIN IN THE INJECTION MOLD CAUSING THE VALVE BODY TO BE OVERSIZED IN THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE AREA. THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE RUBBER DOUBLE CHECK VALVE TO BECOME LODGED IN THE BODY OPENING UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. |
| Consequences |
IF THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE BECOMES LODGED, IN THE EVENT OF A PRIMARY RESERVOIR FAILURE, AIR PRESSURE CAN LEAK PAST THE LODGED DOUBLE CHECK VALVE THEREBY DEPLETING THE SECONDARY RESERVOIR, CAUSING REDUCED ABILITY FOR MODULATING THE SERVICE EMERGENCY BRAKES INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MV-3 DASH VALVE FOR THE PRODUCTION DATE CODE. VALVES IN THE AFFECTED PRODUCTION LOTS WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 9, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586. |
| Notes |
MACK TRUCKS RECALL NO. SC0339.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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 |
2009 MACK GU Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
2009 MACK GU Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2009 MACK GU Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2009 MACK GU Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2009 MACK GU Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2009 MACK GU Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL, FLASHER UNIT
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