CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Problem
- Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2019 Mack Granite (GU) vehicles equipped with snow plow lamp preparation kits. The snow plow headlights can be turned on without other exterior lights, and high beam indicator will not work when the snow plow high beams are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- The driver may operate the vehicle with the snow plow headlights on but the marker and tail lamps off, reducing the vehicle's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Mack will notify owners, and dealers will update the software related to the plow lights, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0414.
- 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
On certain 2019 heavy-duty trucks equipped with a snow plow lamp kit, the snow plow headlights can be switched on without the marker and tail lights, and the high beam indicator does not work when the plow high beams are on. This means the vehicle can be driven with only the plow lights lit, which fails federal lighting requirements.
With the marker and tail lamps off, the truck is less visible to other drivers, which raises the risk of a crash.
The remedy is free: dealers will update the software that controls the plow lights. Owners will be notified by mail, and you can contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177 (recall number SC0414). You can also check your vehicle identification number for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mack Granite (Gu) | 2019 |
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