Mack Trucks, Inc. has recalled certain model year 2015 CXU trucks manufactured between May 20, 2014 and November 12, 2014 equipped with certain Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake actuators manufactured January 9, 2014 to October 28, 2014. The recall is said to affect 274 trucks.
According to Mack Trucks, Inc., the affected actuators may have an incomplete attachment of the internal rubber diaphragm to the actuation mechanism of the parking brake section of the actuator. And, if the diaphragm is not completely attached, there may be internal leakage from the service section, potentially trapping air pressure in the parking brake section. The air pressure, if not vented, may prevent full release of the actuator unit, induce brake drag, and result in overheated wheelend service brakes. Mack Trucks, Inc. admits that this these circumstances increase the risk of a fire.
According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration ("NHTSA"), Mack
Trucks, Inc. will notify vehicle owners directly, and its authorized dealers will inspect the brake actuator and replace, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 27, 2015.
Owners may also contact Mack Trucks, Inc. direct at 1-610-709-2131, and should reference recall SC0387. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safecar.gov.
To read more about the recall, click here.
If you have a 2015 CXU, then check to see if it is included in the recall and make sure to get it into a Mack Trucks, Inc. authorized dealer for repair.
Do you have a 2015 CXU that has been in the shop repeated times for warranty repairs, but is still not fixed? If so, call our Toll Free Hotline, 1.888.331.6422, to see if we can help you out of your defective truck today.
Beth Wells
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