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Mack CV Recall 06V319: Service Brakes, Air

NHTSA campaign 06V319, reported August 29, 2006, 108 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 06V319MACK TRUCKS, INC
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Problem
CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT GLAD HAND OPTION FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, 'AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.'
Risk
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO INSURE SAFE BRAKING PERFORMANCE UNDER NORMAL AND EMERGENCY CONDITIONS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCK AT 1-800-528-6586.
Notes
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.

Affected vehicles

Mack CV200520062007