Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V738000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V738000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Affecting model year 2015 cxu and gu trucks manufactured january 1, 2014, to august 20, 2014 Includes 40 affected units, Automatic Shut-down Protection System, component: ENGINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015 cxu and gu trucks manufactured january 1, 2014, to august 20, 2014

Defect Summary

Mack trucks, inc. (mack) is recalling certain model year 2015 cxu and gu trucks manufactured january 1, 2014, to august 20, 2014. the affected vehicles contain an incorrectly wired automatic shut-down protection system, which may not operate as expected.

Corrective Action

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the system for correct operation and repair if necessary, free of charge. the recall began on january 16, 2015. owners may contact mack customer service at 1-610-709-2131. mack's number for this recall is sc0386.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V738000
Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2014-11-20T00:00:00
Subject: Automatic shut-down protection system
Component: Engine
Potentially Affected Units: 40

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC0386
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mack trucks, inc. (mack) is recalling certain model year 2015 cxu and gu trucks manufactured january 1, 2014, to august 20, 2014. the affected vehicles contain an incorrectly wired automatic shut-down protection system, which may not operate as expected.
Consequence Summary: If the automatic shut-down protection system does not operate as expected, the operator may be unable to control the increase in the engines rpms, increasing the risk of engine failure and vehicle fire.
Corrective Action: Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the system for correct operation and repair if necessary, free of charge. the recall began on january 16, 2015. owners may contact mack customer service at 1-610-709-2131. mack's number for this recall is sc0386.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 92.5

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NHTSA ID: 14V738000
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