NHTSA Recall 00V024000
Filed by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Component: Exterior Lighting. Reported 2000-01-31. An estimated 709 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES HAVE THE BULB IDENTIFICATION FOR THE LOW AND HIGH BEAM REVERSED ON THE FRONT LENS.
Risk
THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
What the manufacturer will do
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECT LABEL, ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Manufacturer campaign number: SCO258
Notes
MACK RECALL NO. SCO258.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 13, 2000. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-3011.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).