Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #10V537000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V537000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 21 affected units, REAR MUD FLAP HANGER BRACKETS/FMVSS 108, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2011 chu and cxu, heavy trucks manufactured from july 13, 2010, through august 13, 2010, without rear mud flap hanger brackets. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the rear conspicuity treatment typically found on the mud flap hanger brackets may not have been installed in the alternate positions as allowed in the regulation on vehicles manufactured without rear mud flap hanger brackets.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and install conspicuity treatment as required free of charge. the safety recall began on february 2, 2011. owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-866-1177.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V537000

Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2010-10-27T00:00:00

Subject: Rear mud flap hanger brackets/fmvss 108

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 21

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC0347

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2011 chu and cxu, heavy trucks manufactured from july 13, 2010, through august 13, 2010, without rear mud flap hanger brackets. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the rear conspicuity treatment typically found on the mud flap hanger brackets may not have been installed in the alternate positions as allowed in the regulation on vehicles manufactured without rear mud flap hanger brackets.

Consequence Summary: Lack of reflectors could lead to reduced visibility of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and install conspicuity treatment as required free of charge. the safety recall began on february 2, 2011. owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-866-1177.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-7j54_egpm-dj8z

NHTSA ID: 10V537000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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