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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 08V144📅 Mar 27, 2008

2006–2007 Mack MR recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

Mack is recalling 218 my 2006-2007 MR trucks. A check valve was omitted from the secondary supply port of the SR-7 spring brake modulating valve.

💥 The risk

As a result, an air leak in the secondary or primary system may result in the park brakes inadvertently applying, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will add a check valve to the secondary supply port of the SR-7 spring brake modulating valve and will also repair the SR-7 valve by applying a check valve repair kit as required for the bendix safety recall (please see 07E-037). The recall began on april 15, 2008. Owners may contact mack 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
08V144000
Manufacturer recall #
SC0337
Manufacturer
MACK TRUCKS, INC
Vehicles affected
218
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
Owner phone
1-800-528-6586
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 15, 2008
Built
Aug 23, 2005 – Mar 27, 2006
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Mack recall no. SC0337.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.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 08V144 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 08V144?

2006–2007 Mack MR. 218 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mack dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-528-6586.