2000-2001 Mack CH, Mack CL and others recall: controls, pedals and linkages

Mack Trucks, Incorporated reported this safety recall on August 1, 2001. It covers about 8,268 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 8,268
reported: Aug 1, 2001
owners notified: Nov 16, 2001
related complaints: 1

Service brakes, air: controls, pedals and linkages

What is wrong: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with certain meritor-wabco brake system two and four port relay valves. The valve may stick open when a high-pressure application is released.
Risk: When the valve sticks open, it can result in a total loss of air from either the service or the park brake system. The driver may lose braking ability under a service application, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace these valves. Owner notification began november 16, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mack at 1‑610‑709‑3011 or meritor wabco at 800‑535‑5560.

Recall number 01V189004

Affected vehicles

Mack CH 2000-2001 2000 2001
Mack CL 2000-2001 2000 2001
Mack CV 2000-2001 2000 2001
Mack CX 2000-2001 2000 2001
Mack DM 2000-2001 2000 2001
Mack DMM 2000-2001 2000 2001
Mack MR 2000-2001 2000 2001
Mack RB 2000-2001 2000 2001
Mack RD 2000-2001 2000 2001

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about brakes problems.

2000 Mack CH 2001 Mack CH 2000 Mack CL 2001 Mack CL 2000 Mack CV 2001 Mack CV 2000 Mack CX 2001 Mack CX 2000 Mack DM 2001 Mack DM 2000 Mack DMM 2001 Mack DMM

Questions about recall 01V189004

Is there a recall on the 2000-2001 Mack CH, Mack CL and others controls, pedals and linkages?

Yes. Recall 01V189004, reported on August 1, 2001, covers about 8,268 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V189004?

Dealers will replace these valves. Owner notification began november 16, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mack at 1‑610‑709‑3011 or meritor wabco at 800‑535‑5560.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

VIN decoder

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Buying a used Mack CH?

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.

Check its history