Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

14V738000

ManufacturerMack Trucks, Inc.Reported2014-11-20Affected40 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

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.

Risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

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