MACK PINNACLE (CXU) 2014: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V205000

Make Model Year
MACK PINNACLE (CXU) 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-05-30 2014-04-18 2014-04-22

Production Dates: 2009-11-20 - 2014-01-27

Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC0378

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1342

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

Mack Trucks Inc. "Mack" is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 CXU trucks manufactured November 20, 2009, through January 27, 2014, and equipped with dual vertical exhaust pipes. The white conspicuity reflectors on the rear of the cab could be blocked by the exhaust pipes. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

A blocked reflector makes the truck-tractor less visible when operating the vehicle without a trailer in the dark, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trucks and if the reflectors are blocked, they will add two vertical white reflectors to the rear glass , free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Mack Customer Service at 1-336-393-2000. Mack's number for this recall is SC0378.

Notes

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.