Safety Recall NHTSA · 77V013000 Reported January 1, 1977

Brakes:air:cylinder wheel:cam:actuating

Q: What is recall 77V013000?

NHTSA recall 77V013000 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on January 1, 1977. It addresses: Brakes:air:cylinder wheel:cam:actuating. The recall affects approximately 830 vehicles , with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Air 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. · Service Brakes, Air · 830 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

77V013000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Mack Trucks, Inc.

Component

Service Brakes, Air

Vehicles Affected

830

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 1, 1977

Defect Summary

Cracks may be present in the brake spider. These cracks could eventually cause the brake spider to fail. This could allow separation of that portion of the brake spider that retains the brake camshaft, the brake chamber, and the brake chamber bracket from the foundation brake assembly. Brake pull in the direction opposite the affected wheel location or wheel lock-up on the affected wheel could occur.

Corrective Action

The dealer will inspect and modify the affected brake spiders, free of charge.

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 77V013000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
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 77V013000

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

What is recall 77V013000?

NHTSA recall 77V013000 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on January 1, 1977. It addresses: Brakes:air:cylinder wheel:cam:actuating. The recall affects approximately 830 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Air component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 77V013000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.