MACK TE 2020: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V895000

Make Model Year
MACK TE 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-01-24 2019-12-16 2019-12-17

Production Dates: 2018-10-29 - 2019-10-07

Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC0421

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1879

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

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."

Consequence

Reduced visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.