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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V684000·Announced 2021-09-01

Mack Recalls 2020-2022 MD Trucks Due to Brake Pedal Defect

Mack is recalling 2020-2022 MD trucks because a defective cotter pin may leave the brake pedal unsecured, increasing crash risk.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

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 in the braking system that can cause a loss of braking ability and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling certain 2020-2022 Mack MD vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the cotter pin that retains the brake pedal clevis pin may not have been properly installed. This issue could result in an unsecured brake pedal.

An unsecured brake pedal can cause a loss of braking ability and increase the risk of a crash. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed.

Dealers will inspect the cotter pin installation and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 13, 2021. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 1-800-866-1177 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MACK MD
Brand
MACK
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
2,823

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 (1)

  • MD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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