NHTSA Recall 10V404000

Vehicles:  Mack GU, Mack MRU

NHTSA Campaign ID number : 	10V404000
	
Vehicle Make / Model: 	    	Model Year(s):
     MACK / GU 	    	2008-2011
     MACK / MRU 	    	2008-2011
Manufacturer: MACK TRUCKS, INC 	Mfr's Report Date: SEP 03, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V404000 	
N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number of Units Affected: 369
Summary:
MACK IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 GU AND MRU MODEL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED WITH A FRONT TOW GLAD HAND OPTION. THE ACTUATION AND RELEASE TIMING OF THE VEHICLES EXCEEDS THE LIMIT WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Consequence:
IF THE BRAKES DO NOT PERFORM AS THEY SHOULD, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy:
MACK WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK AT 1-877-800-4945.
Notes:
MACK'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS SC0345. 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .