NHTSA Recall 14V088000 |
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Vehicles: Mack LEU
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Report Receipt Date: February 21, 2014
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V088000
Component(s):
Potential Number of Units Affected: 958
All Products Associated with this Recall: 2010-2015 Mack LEU
Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.
SUMMARY: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 LEU vehicles manufactured May 14, 2009, through February 14, 2014, and equipped with a Cummins ISL engine. In the affected vehicles, the exhaust pipe may disconnect from the muffler/catalyst.
CONSEQUENCE: If the exhaust pipe separates from the muffler on a twin-steer configured vehicle where the vehicle is operated from the right side, the operator may be exposed to carbon monoxide levels which may cause personal injury.
REMEDY: Mack will notify owners. The manufacturer has not yet determined a remedy plan. The recall is expected to begin in late April 2014. Owners may contact Mack Trucks at 1-336-393-2000. Mack's number for this recall is SC0376.
NOTES: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
| Date | Document Name & Details | Documents |
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| 20 February 2014 | Safety Recall (SC0376, Exhaust Pipe) To: Associate Administrator for Enforcement, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration From: Tim LaFon, Mack Trucks, Inc. |  PDF - 50KB - 3 pages |
| 27 February 2014 | Safety Recall, SC0376, Exhaust Pipe Mack Trucks, Inc. | PDF - 50KB - 1 page |
| 19 March 2014 | Exhaust Pipe may Disconnect from Muffler/Catalyst To: Timothy Lafon, Mack Trucks, Inc. From: Jennifer Timian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 50KB - 2 pages |