INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF THE E-12 DUAL CIRCUIT AIR BRAKE VALVES MAY BE MISASSEMBLED SO THAT ONE OF THE
— Recall Campaign #89V178000
INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF THE E-12 DUAL CIRCUIT AIR BRAKE VALVES MAY BE MISASSEMBLED SO THAT ONE OF THE TAPERED SNAP RINGS IS UPSIDE DOWN.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 3,652 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
89V178000
| Manufacturer: | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 23, 1989 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 89V178000 |
| Units affected: | 3,652 |
- Description:
- INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF THE E-12 DUAL CIRCUIT AIR BRAKE VALVES MAY BE MISASSEMBLED SO THAT ONE OF THE TAPERED SNAP RINGS IS UPSIDE DOWN.
- Consequeces:
- THE SNAP RING CAN COME OUT CAUSING THE VALVE TOMALFUNCTION AND APPLY THE TRUCK'S BRAKE SYSTEM WITHOUT WARNING; THIS COULDRESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE MISASSEMBLED VALVES.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: AIR BRAKE VALVES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS