2015 MACK CHU RECALL - #14V545000
RECALL FOR FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE : ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2015 MACK CHU |
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| Manufacturer |
Mack Trucks, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
8/23/2012 - 6/27/2014 |
| Recalled on |
9/9/2014 |
| Influenced by |
Mack Trucks, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/30/2014 |
| # Affected |
538 |
| Recalled for |
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
If the driver is not warned of something being in the truck's path, there is an increased risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2015 MACK CHU Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2015 MACK CHU Recall for SEAT BELTS
2015 MACK CHU Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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