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HighNHTSA·18V765000·Announced 2018-10-30

Mack Recalls 2019 Granite Trucks Due to Snow Plow Lighting Defect

Mack is recalling 2019 Granite trucks with snow plow kits because the headlights can operate without other exterior lights, reducing visibility.

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 where reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Mack Granite (GU) vehicles equipped with snow plow lamp preparation kits. The recall addresses a defect where the snow plow headlights can be turned on without the other exterior lights, and the high beam indicator does not function when the snow plow high beams are active. This condition causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The defect creates a safety risk because a driver may operate the vehicle with the snow plow headlights on while the marker and tail lamps are off. This reduces the vehicle's visibility to other road users and increases the risk of a crash.

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will update the software related to the plow lights free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MACK GRANITE (GU)
Brand
MACK
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
755

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)

  • GRANITE (GU)

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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