Recall 2016479

The issue

Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121 - Air Brake Systems. Due to an error in programming, the low air pressure audible and visual warnings may not occur during a low pressure event, contrary to the requirements of the Standard. In the event of a loss of air pressure in the rear air tank (primary) system, the audible and visual warnings notifying the operator of a condition that could result in reduced service brake performance, or unexpected application of the parking brakes, may not occur. Continued operation of the vehicle with a low primary air system condition could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: The manufacturer's field service organization will reprogram affected vehicles. Note: The dashboard mounted air pressure gauge does display the correct system air pressure.

Description (français)

Certains véhicules pourraient ne pas satisfaire aux exigences de la norme de sécurité des véhicules automobiles du Canada (NSVAC) 121 - Systèmes de freinage à air comprimé. En raison d'une erreur de programmation, le dispositif d'avertissement visuel et sonore de basse pression d'air pourrait ne pas se déclencher en cas de basse pression d'air, ce qui va à l'encontre des exigences de la norme. Cela pourrait réduire le rendement des freins de service, ou appliquer les freins de stationnement de manière imprévue. Ces problèmes pourraient augmenter les risques d'accident. Mesure corrective : Les concessionnaires devront reprogrammer les véhicules. Remarque : L'indicateur de pression d'air dans le tableau de bord indique la bonne pression d'air du système.

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Vehicles covered

Model years in this recall

NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.

Other recalls for the same models

The same models in recall campaigns from NHTSA, Transport Canada, the EU Safety Gate and the Dutch RDW.

All recalls for this model: MCI J4500