NHTSA recall 09V395000
Service brakes, air
Mack Leu
Reported Oct 6, 2009921 vehicles affectedMACK TRUCKS, INCMaker’s number SC0343Built Mar 27, 2007 – Sep 9, 2009
The defect
Mack trucks IS recalling certain model year 2008-2010 trucks which fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems."
The risk
Failure to conform to the requirements increases the application and release time of the service brakes, which could potentially result in a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Dealers will rework the air system free of charge. the safety recall began o january 12, 2010. owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-528-6586.