The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14V208000·Announced 2014-04-18

Mack Trucks Recall Hazard Warning Light Flasher Units

Mack Trucks is recalling certain 2007-2014 models because the hazard warning lights may fail, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (reduced visibility leading to crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Mack Trucks, Inc. 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 between February 28, 2006, and November 8, 2013. These vehicles are equipped with a Hamsar Electronic Flasher unit that may fail.

The failure of the hazard warning lights could reduce the truck's visibility, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall affects approximately 44,047 vehicles.

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic flasher unit free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2014. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-866-298-6586 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MACK MRU, LEU, GRANITE (GU), PINNACLE (CXU)
Brand
MACK
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
44,047

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (11)

  • MRU
  • LEU
  • GRANITE (GU)
  • PINNACLE (CXU)
  • GU
  • CHU
  • PINNACLE (CHU)
  • CV
  • TD
  • CXU
  • CT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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