Recall 89V178000: 1989 Mack CH

Report received

Oct 23, 1989

Manufacturer

Mack trucks, incorporated

Potentially affected

3,652vehicles

Model years

1989

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Internal components of the e-12 dual circuit air brake valves may be misassembled so that one of the tapered snap rings is upside down.

Possible consequence

The snap ring can come out causing the valve tomalfunction and apply the truck's brake system without warning; this couldresult in loss of control and a crash.

Remedy

Replace misassembled valves.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1989 Mack CH0 complaints