ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Published February 28, 2014 · Recall initiated: February 21, 2014
What's the hazard
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) notified the agency on February 20, 2014, that they are recalling certain model year 2010-2012 CHU, CXU, GU and TD vehicles manufactured from June 16, 2009, through July 8, 2011. While continuing to research the scope of the issue, Mack expanded the recall on November 18, 2014 to include certain model year 2008-2009 and 2013-2014 CHU, CXU, GU and TD vehicles manufactured from June 16, 2009, through July 8, 2011. Having completed its investigation, Mack once again expanded the recall during February 2015 to include an additional 53,780 vehicles from model years 2007 and 2015. The recall now covers model year 2007-2015 includes CHU, CXU, GU and TD vehicles produced October 13, 2006, through October 3, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Electronic Power Distribution Module (EPDM) may be contaminated from water leaks in, and around, the windshield. If exposed to water leaks, contaminants such as road salts may deposit on the EPDM.
What to do
Mack has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the EPDM. If contamination has occurred, dealers will replace the EPDM and address the leak, free of charge. Owners of model year 2010-2012 CHU, CXU, GU and TD vehicles were initially notified April 24, 2014. Owners affected by the recall expansions were notified in February 2015. Owners may contact Mack Trucks at 1-336-393-2000. Mack's number for this recall is SC0375.
Recall details
- Brand
- MACK
- Model
- GU
- Manufacturer
- Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Lot
- 2011 MACK GU | 2014 MACK GRANITE (GU) | 2013 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) | 2008 MACK CHU | 2008 MACK GU | 2009 MACK TD | 2008 MACK TD | 2013 MACK GRANITE (GU) | 2009 MACK CXU | 2014 MACK TD | 2014 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) | 2009 MACK GU | 2008 MACK CXU | 2010 MACK TD | 2012 MACK PINNACLE (CHU) | 2010 MACK CHU | 2011 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) | 2012 MACK GRANITE (GU) | 2007 MACK CHU | 2007 MACK GU
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US