CarRecallWatch- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Problem
- Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2015 Mack LEU trucks manufactured March 31, 2014, to December 12, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a component of the door opening mechanism may be too short and as a result, the door may not be able to be opened by someone inside the truck.
- Risk
- If the door cannot be opened from the inside, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
- Remedy
- Mack will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inner door latches, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Mack's number for this recall is SC0388.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A part of the door opening mechanism, the inner door latch component, may be too short. In affected trucks, the door may not be able to be opened from inside the cab.
If the door cannot be opened from the inside, getting out of the vehicle could be hindered, which increases the risk of injury in an emergency. Owners should not wait to have this checked if they have concerns about their door.
The repair is free. Dealers will replace the inner door latches at no charge. Owners may also contact Mack customer service at 1-800-528-6586 and reference recall number SC0388. You can also check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your truck is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mack LEU | 2015 |
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