Service brakes, airRecall 09V-395 · 2008–2010 Mack LEU

MACK TRUCKS, INC recall 09V-395 covers 921 2008–2010 Mack LEU for a service brakes, air problem, reported to NHTSA on October 6, 2009.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected9211 model

ReportedOct 6, 2009Owners notified Jan 12, 2010

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 09V395000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

MACK TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 TRUCKS WHICH FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."

The risk

FAILURE TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS INCREASES THE APPLICATION AND RELEASE TIME OF THE SERVICE BRAKES, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REWORK THE AIR SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN O JANUARY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

MACK TRUCKS RECALL NO. SC0343.OWNERS 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.

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

Mack LEU2008, 2009, 2010

Built from March 27, 2007 to September 9, 2009. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.