Exterior lightingRecall 03V-147 · 2002–2003 Mack CX

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 03V-147 covers 39 2002–2003 Mack CX for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on April 14, 2003.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected391 model

ReportedApr 14, 2003Owners notified May 28, 2003

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 03V147000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE VIEW OF ONE OF THE FOUR BACK OF CAB REFLECTORS IS BLOCKED BY THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.

The risk

WITH THE RIGHT REFLECTOR NOT BEING VISIBLE, THE WIDTH OF THE VEHICLE IS NOT READILY APPARENT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO ADDITIONAL REFLECTORS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 4, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-

MACK RECALL NO. SCO279.CUSTOMERS CAN 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 CX2002, 2003

Built from August 22, 2002 to February 25, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.