The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·14V551000·Announced 2014-09-10

Mack Recalls 2015 Titan Trucks Due to Engine Stall Risk

Mack Trucks is recalling 2015 Titan trucks because a software error may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 (engine stall increasing 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 2015 Titan trucks manufactured between January 17, 2014, and May 23, 2014. The recall involves 19 vehicles.

The defect is caused by an incorrect parameter setting in the engine control unit software, which may cause the engine to stall. An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.

Mack has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control unit free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2014. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-528-6586 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MACK TITAN
Brand
MACK
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
19

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 (1)

  • TITAN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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