Wiring: fuses and circuit breakersRecall 12V-434 · Mack vehicles
MACK TRUCKS, INC recall 12V-434 covers 3,864 Mack vehicles for a wiring: fuses and circuit breakers problem, reported to NHTSA on September 6, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V434000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the low beam headlights go out, the driver may lose visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.