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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 02V210008📅 Sep 26, 2002

2000 Triad Mack BIG John & 2000 Triad Mack Dorsey recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain trailers equipped with spring brake control valve assemblies. There is a recessed area on top of the valve in which a brass guide pin fits down inside the body of the valve and is held in place by a steel snap ring. The recessed area allows accumulation of water, dirt, and/or chemicals to build up behind the snap ring to the point where it will no longer contain the guide pin resulting in a failure of the air valve.

💥 The risk

Failure of the valve in an empty or lightly loaded trailer while the vehicle is in motion could result in a hard application of the spring brakes, possibly locking up the trailer wheels and resulting in a vehicle crash.

🔧 The fix

Sealco will provide a repair kit and installation instructions to its customers free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact sealco at 602-253-1007 or triad mack at 336-996-6060.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
02V210008
Manufacturer
TRIAD MACK SALES
Vehicles affected
122
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Built
Mar 1, 1994 – Mar 31, 2000
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Also, customers CAN contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 02V210008 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 02V210008?

2000 Triad Mack BIG John & 2000 Triad Mack Dorsey. 122 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Triad Mack dealer to book the free repair.