NHTSA recall campaign
06V271000
ManufacturerMACK TRUCKS, INCReported2006-07-26Affected7,447 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A LEGRIS AIR MANIFOLD, THE BRASS PUSH-TO-CONNECT CARTRIDGE MAY UNEXPECTEDLY SEPARATE FROM THE PLASTIC HOUSING.
Risk
IF THE PUSH-TO-CONNECT CARTRIDGE THAT SUPPLIES THE AIR TO THE PARK BRAKE CHAMBERS WERE TO SEPARATE, THEN THE BRAKES COULD UNEXPECTEDLY APPLY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR MANIFOLD FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →