The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V895000·Announced 2019-12-16

Mack Trucks Recalls 2019-2020 TerraPro Vehicles for Headlamp Aim Issues

Mack Trucks is recalling 2019-2020 TerraPro vehicles because improperly aimed headlamps may reduce driver visibility, 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 (reduced visibility increasing crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2020 TerraPro (TE) vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the headlamps may not be properly aimed, which can reduce the driver's visibility. This condition causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Reduced visibility from misaligned headlamps can increase the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and readjust the headlamps free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2020. 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 SC0421.

The recalled product

Product
MACK TE
Brand
MACK
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
1,879

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)

  • TE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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