NHTSA Recall 02V269000: Parking brake
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 557 vehicles. It affects 2002 Mack Ch.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V269000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SCO277 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Report received | October 3, 2002 |
| Owner notification | March 21, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain class 8 chassis fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." the installation of the additional axle(s), raises the gvw capability of the vehicle and therefore requires an increase in the parking brake performance to hold on a 20% grade in order to meet the requirements of the standard.
Safety risk
Not provided.
Remedy
Dealers will modify the park brake configuration on these vehicles. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mack at 1-610-709-3337.
Notes
Mack truck recall no. Sco277. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V269000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mack Ch | 2002 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.