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Mack Trucks, Inc. - Insufficient Air Volume in Brake System/FMVSS 121
Published: January 21, 2025Recall ID: 25V026000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Pinnacle (PI/PN) trucks. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Affected Products
Insufficient Air Volume in Brake System/FMVSS 121
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Insufficient Air Volume in Brake System/FMVSS 121 |
| Nhtsa id | 25V026000 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V026000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Pinnacle (PI/PN) trucks. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems." |
| Completion rate | 80.95 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will install the correct volume air tanks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2025. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0473. |
| Consequence summary | Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | SC0473 |
| Potentially affected | 21 |
| Report received date | 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |