Mack Trucks Recall 2015-2016 Models for Parking Brake Fire Risk
Mack is recalling 2015-2016 CXU and LEU trucks due to a parking brake defect that may cause brake drag and fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (parking brake actuator) that explicitly increases the risk of a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015 and 2016 CXU and LEU trucks manufactured between May 20, 2014, and March 24, 2015. These vehicles are equipped with specific Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators manufactured from January 9, 2014, through February 3, 2015.
The recall addresses a defect where the internal rubber diaphragm in the parking brake section of the actuator may not be completely attached to the actuation mechanism. If the diaphragm is not fully attached, internal leakage may occur, potentially trapping air pressure in the parking brake section. This trapped pressure may prevent the actuator from fully releasing, inducing brake drag that can overheat the wheelend service brakes and increase the risk of a fire.
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake actuator and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2015. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-610-709-2131 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- MACK CXU, LEU, PINNACLE (CXU)
- Brand
- MACK
- Manufacturer
- Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Trucks
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 349
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (3)
- CXU
- LEU
- PINNACLE (CXU)
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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