Service brakes, airRecall 06V-319 · 2005–2007 Mack CV

MACK TRUCKS, INC recall 06V-319 covers 108 2005–2007 Mack CV for a service brakes, air problem, reported to NHTSA on August 29, 2006.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected1081 model
ReportedAug 29, 2006Owners notified Oct 16, 2006
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 06V319000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The 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.'

The risk

THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO INSURE SAFE BRAKING PERFORMANCE UNDER NORMAL AND EMERGENCY CONDITIONS.

What to do

The fix

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.

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from May 12, 2004 to May 22, 2006. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.