Recall 14V208000: 2010–2014 Mack CHU, 2007 Mack CT, 2007 Mack CV +8 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Apr 18, 2014
Vehicles affected
44,047
Models
11
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Mack Trucks Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 CHU, CXU, and MRU, 2007 CT and CV, 2008-2014 GU, and 2011-2014 LEU, and TD trucks manufactured February 28, 2006, through November 8, 2013, and equipped Hamsar Electronic Flasher. The hazard warning lights may fail.

The risk

A failure of the hazard warning lights could reduce the trucks visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic flasher unit, free of charge. The recall will begin by mid-June 2014. Interim letters went out to owners on June 23, 2014. The recall began on July 25, 2014. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-866-298-6586. Mack's number for this recall is SC0379.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Details

NHTSA campaign
14V208000
Manufacturer campaign
SC0379
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Owner letters
Jul 25, 2014
Components
Exterior lighting:turn signal:flasher unit (Lighting)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology