2007 Mack CHN & 2007 Mack CT + 5 more recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain trucks equipped with SR-7 bendix brake valves, the check valve inside the valve cavity may not properly set, causing internal air leakage. If the check valve does not properly seat, the resulting leakage CAN cause a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after operator pulls the dash valve button.
💥 The risk
The delayed parking brake application CAN occur without warning, leading to unintended vehicle rollaway increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect the valves and replace it free of charge. The recall began on august 14, 2006. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
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
- 06V232000
- Manufacturer recall #
- SC0336
- Manufacturer
- MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Vehicles affected
- 2,587
- Component
- PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
- Owner phone
- 1-800-528-6586
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 14, 2006
- Built
- Apr 5, 2006 – Jun 1, 2006
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Mack trucks recall no. SC0336 (SC0313).customers CAN 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.