2009 MACK GU RECALL - #08V331000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : HEADLIGHTS
MACK IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2009 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HELLA HEADLAMPS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE PHOTOMETRIC OUTPUT REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE HEADLAMP'S BULB SHIELD MAY NOT HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY SEATED INTO THE HEADLAMP'S REFLECTOR.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2009 MACK GU |
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| Manufacturer |
MACK TRUCKS, INC |
| Manufactured between |
4/24/2008 - 5/14/2008 |
| Recalled on |
7/23/2008 |
| Influenced by |
MACK TRUCKS, INC |
| Owners Notified on |
9/8/2008 |
| # Affected |
265 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
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| Description |
MACK IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2009 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HELLA HEADLAMPS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE PHOTOMETRIC OUTPUT REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE HEADLAMP'S BULB SHIELD MAY NOT HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY SEATED INTO THE HEADLAMP'S REFLECTOR. |
| Consequences |
THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES REQUIREMENTS FOR REQUIRED ORIGINAL AND REPLACEMENT LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT AND THEIR INSTALLATION. THE PURPOSE IS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC CRASHES, DEATHS AND INJURIES RESULTING FROM CRASHES BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY, AND ENHANCING THE CONSPICUITY OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON THE PUBLIC ROADS SO THAT THEIR PRESENCE IS PERCEIVED AND THEIR SIGNALS UNDERSTOOD, BOTH IN DAYLIGHT AND IN DARKNESS OR OTHER CONDITIONS OF REDUCED VISIBILITY. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HEADLAMPS FOR THE SUSPECT DATE CODES AND REPLACE AS REQUIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586. |
| Notes |
MACK RECALL NO. SC0340.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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. |
| See also |
2009 MACK GU Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, AIR
2009 MACK GU Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2009 MACK GU Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2009 MACK GU Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2009 MACK GU Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2009 MACK GU Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL, FLASHER UNIT
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