Vehicle recall 14V545000 · September 9, 2014
Mack Pinnacle (cxu) and CHU
Due to a software error, the affected vehicles may not provide visual or audible alerts to the driver warning them that an obstruction in the road was detected.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 CXU and 2014-2015 CHU trucks manufactured August 23, 2012, through June 27, 2014, and equipped with adaptive cruise control. Due to a software error, the affected vehicles may not provide visual or audible alerts to the driver warning them that an obstruction in the road was detected.
- Consequence
- If the driver is not warned of something being in the truck's path, there is an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Mack will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle control unit, free of charge. The recall began on September 30, 2014. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0381.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V545000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 9, 2014
- Filed by
- Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC0381
- Owner notification
- September 30, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 538
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Forward collision avoidance › Adaptive cruise control
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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