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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 14V208📅 Apr 23, 2014

2010–2014 Mack MRU & 2008–2011 Mack GU + 9 more recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

Mack Trucks Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 CHU, CXU, and MRU, 2007 CT and CV, 2008-2014 GU, and 2011-2014 LEU, and TD trucks manufactured February 28, 2006, through November 8, 2013, and equipped Hamsar Electronic Flasher. The hazard warning lights may fail.

💥 The risk

A failure of the hazard warning lights could reduce the trucks visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic flasher unit, free of charge. The recall will begin by mid-June 2014. Interim letters went out to owners on June 23, 2014. The recall began on July 25, 2014. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-866-298-6586. Mack's number for this recall is SC0379.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
14V208000
Manufacturer recall #
SC0379
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Vehicles affected
44,047
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
Owner phone
1-866-298-6586
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 25, 2014
Built
Feb 28, 2006 – Nov 8, 2013
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 14V208 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 14V208?

2010–2014 Mack MRU & 2008–2011 Mack GU + 9 more. 44,047 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mack dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-866-298-6586.