NHTSA Recall 12V434000

Vehicles:  Mack CHU, Mack CXU

NHTSA Campaign ID number : 	12V434000
	
Vehicle Make / Model: 	    	Model Year(s):
     MACK / CHU 	    	2007-2010
     MACK / CXU 	    	2007-2010
Manufacturer: MACK TRUCKS, INC 	Mfr's Report Date: SEP 05, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V434000 	NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,864
Summary:
Mack is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 CHU and CXU vehicles, manufactured from October 13, 2006, through December 23, 2009 and equipped with daytime running lights and fog lights. A short in the fog light circuit may cause the low beam headlight circuit to cut out.
Consequence:
If the low beam headlights go out, the driver may lose visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Mack will notify owners, and install an additional wiring harness on the affected vehicles, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or before, November 15, 2012. Owners may contact Mack Trucks at 1-800-866-1177.
Notes:
Mack's recall number is SC0365. Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.