Vehicle Recall Archive for 1992 MACK

Record ID

145

Campaign Number

1.80E+308

Make of Vehicle

MACK

Model of Vehicle

CL

Year

1992

Make Campaign Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Component Description

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Defect Description

AIR SYSTEM BLOCKAGE IN THE AIR DRYER OCCURS DEGRADING THE MOISTURE REMOVING CAPABILITIES OF THE DRYER WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN A COLD ENVIRONMENT AND MOISTURE ACCUMULATES AND FREEZES IN THE AIR DRYER OR IN THE LINE BETWEEN THE DRYER AND THE AIR SYSTEM RESERVOIR. THE AIR DRYER CAN BECOME OVERPRESSURIZED CAUSING THE AIR DRYER CARTRIDGE TO SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING BASE.

Effect of Defect

IF THE AIR DRYER SEPARATES FROM THE BASE, THE CARTRIDGE CAN SEPARATE SUFFICIENTLY ENOUGH TO CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Fix Defect

DEALERS WILL EQUIP AIR SYSTEMS WITH A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE TO BE LOCATED BETWEEN THE COMPRESSOR AND THE AIR DRYER. THIS PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE IS INTENDED TO VENT IF EXCESSIVE PRESSURE DEVELOPS IN THE AIR DRYER.

Manufacturers

MACK TRUCKS, INC

Start of Manufacture

19921001

End of Manufacture

19950301

Type of Recall

EQUIPMENT

Number Affected

1224

Date Owners Notified

NOT AVAILABLE

Initiated By

ODI

Responsible Maufacturer

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

Date Report Received

19950627

Part Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Federal MV Safety Standard

NOT AVAILABLE

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