Mack Truck Recalls: CX and CXN Mack Trucks

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
MACK / CX		1999-2005
MACK / CXN		2004-2008
Manufacturer: MACK TRUCKS, INC		Mfr’s Report Date: DEC 23, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V688000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

Potential Number of Units Affected: 34269

Summary: MACK IS RECALLING 34,269 1999-2005 CX AND 2004-2008 CXN TRUCKS. THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY PREMATURELY FAIL RESULTING IN INOPERATIVE OR INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHTS.

Consequence: THE HEAD LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR NO HEADLIGHT FUNCTION. THIS COULD IMPAIR A DRIVER’S VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK AT 1-800-528-6586.

Notes: MACK RECALL NO. SC0342. 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 .