Recall 14V545000

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

Report Date
20140909
Component
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Affected Vehicles
5 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

If the driver is not warned of something being in the truck's path, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2013 MACK PINNACLE (CXU)
2014 MACK CHU
2014 MACK PINNACLE (CXU)
2015 MACK CHU
2015 MACK PINNACLE (CXU)

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.