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Safety recall · 89V162000

Service brakes: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings Mack recall

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on September 29, 1989. It covers about 133 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

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Campaign
89V162000
Reported
Sep 29, 1989
Vehicles
133
Area
Brakes

The problem

Air piping is installed in a way that could cause front brake hoses to rub against the brake chamber.

The risk

This could eventually result in brake hose failure. Increasing the stopping distance, which could result in an accident.

The fix

Repair in a manner to prevent front brake hose from rubbing against the brake chamber.

Contacts

System: front brake hose.Vehicle description: fire trucks.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Mack dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 89V162000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1988 Mack CF05D
1989 Mack CF04D

Questions

Is the 89V162000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 89V162000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 89V162000 announced?

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on September 29, 1989. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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