Exterior lighting: headlightsRecall 00V-024 · 1998–1999 Mack CX

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 00V-024 covers 709 1998–1999 Mack CX for a exterior lighting: headlights problem, reported to NHTSA on January 31, 2000.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected7091 model

ReportedJan 31, 2000Owners notified Mar 13, 2000

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 00V024000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

What to do

The fix

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECT LABEL, ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

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).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Mack CX1998, 1999

Built from March 25, 1998 to August 30, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.