MACK CX 1998: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Make : MACK Model : CX Year : 1998
Build Dates : 1998-03-25 - 1999-08-30
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 00V024000
Date Owner's Notified: 2000-03-13 Date Received by ODI: 2000-01-31 Date Added to Database: 2000-02-03
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SCO258
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 709
Summary:
      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.
Consequence:
      THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy:
      OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECT LABEL, ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: 571 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
Notes:
      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'.