Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V545000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V545000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Affecting model year 2013-2015 cxu and 2014-2015 chu trucks manufactured august 23, 2012, through june 27, 2014, and equipped with adaptive cruise control Includes 538 affected units, No Cruise Control Visual And Audible Alerts, component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013-2015 cxu and 2014-2015 chu trucks manufactured august 23, 2012, through june 27, 2014, and equipped with adaptive cruise control

Defect Summary

Mack trucks, inc. (mack) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 cxu and 2014-2015 chu trucks manufactured august 23, 2012, through june 27, 2014, and equipped with adaptive cruise control. due to a software error, the affected vehicles may not provide visual or audible alerts to the driver warning them that an obstruction in the road was detected.

Corrective Action

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle control unit, free of charge. the recall began on september 30, 2014. owners may contact mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. mack's number for this recall is sc0381.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V545000
Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2014-09-09T00:00:00
Subject: No cruise control visual and audible alerts
Component: Forward Collision Avoidance
Potentially Affected Units: 538

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC0381
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mack trucks, inc. (mack) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 cxu and 2014-2015 chu trucks manufactured august 23, 2012, through june 27, 2014, and equipped with adaptive cruise control. due to a software error, the affected vehicles may not provide visual or audible alerts to the driver warning them that an obstruction in the road was detected.
Consequence Summary: If the driver is not warned of something being in the truck's path, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Mack will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle control unit, free of charge. the recall began on september 30, 2014. owners may contact mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. mack's number for this recall is sc0381.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 73.98

Metadata

SID: row-i8yr_tegi.sm48
NHTSA ID: 14V545000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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