CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE TRI-DRIVE OPTION FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA REQUIREMENTS
— Recall Campaign #06V323000
CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE TRI-DRIVE OPTION FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, 'AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.'
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 3 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
06V323000
| Manufacturer: | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 31, 2006 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 06V323000 |
| Units affected: | 3 |
- Description:
- CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE TRI-DRIVE OPTION FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, 'AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.'
- Consequeces:
- THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO INSURE SAFE BRAKING PERFORMANCE UNDER NORMAL AND EMERGENCY CONDITIONS.
- Corrective action:
- THE TRUCKS WILL HAVE THE PNEUMATIC SYSTEM RECONFIGURED. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK AT 1-800-528-6586.
- Notes:
- MACK RECALL NO. SC0315.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.