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Mack CXU Recall 12V434: Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers; Exterior Lighting:Fog Lights

NHTSA campaign 12V434, reported September 6, 2012, 3,864 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V434MACK TRUCKS, INC
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
Problem
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.
Risk
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 began on November 14, 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.

Affected vehicles

Mack CHU2007200820092010
Mack CXU2007200820092010