Vehicle recall 03V147000 · April 14, 2003

2002-2003 Mack CX

Certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the view…

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Summary: Certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the view of one of the four back of cab reflectors is blocked by the exhaust system.
Consequence: With the right reflector not being visible, the width of the vehicle is not readily apparent, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install two additional reflectors. Owner notification began June 4, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mack at 1-610-709-
Notes: Mack recall no. SCO279.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 03V147000
Reported to NHTSA: April 14, 2003
Filed by: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Manufacturer campaign: SCO279
Owner notification: May 28, 2003
Vehicles potentially affected: 39
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Exterior lighting

Recall 03V147000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Mack CX (2002-2003): 2003, 2002

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