Mack CH, CL, CV, CX and 6 more (2003): Service brakes, air
Recall 03V253000 · Jul 17, 2003 · Mack Trucks, Incorporated
1,232
vehicles affected
1,232
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03V253000
- Date
- Jul 17, 2003
- Maker
- Mack Trucks, Incorporated
- Units affected
- 1,232
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, air > Supply > Check valve
- Model years
- 2003
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." IMPROPER SEATING OF THE CHECK VALVE RETAINER IN THE BRASS FITTING HOUSING HAS OCCURRED. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM PRESSURE TO PUSH THE CHECK VALVE INTERNAL PARTS INTO THE PRIMARY SYSTEM RESERVOIR AND A VEHICLE OPERATOR WOULD NOT KNOW THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED.
What can happen
IN THIS CONDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MEET THE EMERGENCY REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CHECK VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 26, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-3337.
Vehicles covered
10 models, 10 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 03V253000?
10 models: Mack CH (2003), Mack CL (2003), Mack CV (2003) and 7 more, about 1,232 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 03V253000?
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CHECK VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 26, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-3337.
What can happen?
IN THIS CONDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MEET THE EMERGENCY REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.