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SevereNHTSA·18V152000·Announced 2018-03-06

Mack Trucks Recalls 2018 Models Due to Electrical Overload Risk

Mack Trucks is recalling 2018 Anthem, Granite, and Pinnacle trucks because an electrical overload may cause the light control module to fail, potentially disabling exterior lights and windshield wipers.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a defect that can disable windshield wipers and exterior lighting, which the source text states can increase the risk of a crash. This aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural/safety-critical vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 model year Anthem (AN), Granite (GU), and Pinnacle (CXU, PI/PN) trucks. The recall addresses a potential electrical overload condition that may cause the light control module (LCM) to fail.

If the LCM fails, the vehicle may lose exterior lighting, interior dashboard lighting, and windshield wiper function. The loss of these safety-critical features can increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on March 23, 2018.

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will replace and reprogram the LCM free of charge. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Mack's number for this recall is SC0409.

The recalled product

Product
MACK GRANITE (GU), PINNACLE (CXU), PINNACLE (PI/PN), ANTHEM (AN)
Brand
MACK
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
135

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 (4)

  • GRANITE (GU)
  • PINNACLE (CXU)
  • PINNACLE (PI/PN)
  • ANTHEM (AN)

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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