Safety Recall NHTSA · 02V269000 Reported October 3, 2002

Mack/fmvss 121/parking brake performance

Q: What is recall 02V269000?

NHTSA recall 02V269000 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on October 3, 2002. It addresses: Mack/fmvss 121/parking brake performance. The recall affects approximately 557 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Mack Trucks, Inc. · N/A · 557 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

02V269000

Manufacturer Campaign

SCO277

Manufacturer

Mack Trucks, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

557

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 3, 2002

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 02V269000 or campaign SCO277.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 02V269000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02V269000?

NHTSA recall 02V269000 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on October 3, 2002. It addresses: Mack/fmvss 121/parking brake performance. The recall affects approximately 557 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V269000 or the manufacturer campaign number SCO277. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.