Exterior lighting: headlightsRecall 19V-895 · 2019–2020 Mack TE

Mack Trucks, Inc. recall 19V-895 covers 1,879 2019–2020 Mack TE for a exterior lighting: headlights problem, reported to NHTSA on December 16, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q3) shows 81% of affected vehicles repaired.

81%
Vehicles repaired1,523 of 1,879 · 2021 Q3
Vehicles affected1,8791 model
ReportedDec 16, 2019Owners notified Jan 24, 2020
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 19V895000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2019-2020 TerraPro (TE) vehicles. The headlamps may not be properly aimed, possibly reducing the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The risk

Reduced visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and readjust the headlamps, free of charge. The recall began January 24, 2020. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0421.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

81%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2020 Q12021 Q3
1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from October 29, 2018 to October 7, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.