Vehicle recall 89V162000 · September 29, 1989
1988-1989 Mack CF
Air piping is installed in a way that could cause front brake hoses to rub against the brake chamber.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Air piping is installed in a way that could cause front brake hoses to rub against the brake chamber.
- Consequence
- This could eventually result in brake hose failure. Increasing the stopping distance, which could result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Repair in a manner to prevent front brake hose from rubbing against the brake chamber.
- Notes
- System:front brake hose.vehicle description:fire trucks.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 89V162000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 29, 1989
- Filed by
- MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- December 20, 1989
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 133
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
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