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NHTSARecalled Sep 17, 1985 · #85V113000

BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE DUAL DOUBLE CHECK VALVE MAY NOT RELEASE THE PROPER AIR VOLUME TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM, CAUSING A SLIGHT TIMING DELAY BETWEEN THE TRACTOR AND THE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM. CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE BRAKES ARE SUDDENLY APPLIED, THE TRAILER COULD JACKKNIFE WITHOUT WARNING TO THE OPERATOR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Product details

Product
BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Model numbers
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UPCs
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What you should do

INSTALL TWO NEW SLEEVES IN THE DUAL DOUBLE CHECK VALVE WHICH WILL INCREASE AIR FLOW.

View the official CPSC notice