NHTSA Recall # | 118292 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 15V528000 |
MFG Compaign # | SC0394 |
Manufacturer | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
Supplier | MACK |
Brand | MACK |
Model | GRANITE (GU) |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK |
Date of notification | 15/10/15 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 24/09/10 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/07/15 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 18/08/15 |
Report created | 18/08/15 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 121 |
Estimated number of affected units | 84 |
Defect summary | Mack trucks, inc. (mack) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 granite (gu) trucks manufactured september 24, 2011, to july 1, 2015. The affected trucks may be equipped with an air brake system reservoir that does not have a sufficient volume. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems." |
Consequence summary | If the air brake system reservoir has as insufficient volume, braking performance may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Mack will notify owners, and dealers will add additional air brake reservoir volume, free of charge. The recall began on october 15, 2015. Owners may contact mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is sc0394. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |