NHTSA Recall 12V434000
Filed by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Component: Exterior Lighting. Reported 2012-09-06. An estimated 3,864 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Mack is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 CHU and CXU vehicles, manufactured from October 13, 2006, through December 23, 2009 and equipped with daytime running lights and fog lights. A short in the fog light circuit may cause the low beam headlight circuit to cut out.
Risk
If the low beam headlights go out, the driver may lose visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Mack will notify owners, and install an additional wiring harness on the affected vehicles, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 14, 2012. Owners may contact Mack Trucks at 1-800-866-1177.
Manufacturer campaign number: SC0365
Notes
Mack's recall number is SC0365.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.