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2007-2015 Mack Chu, Mack Cxu and others recall: electrical system

Mack Trucks, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 21, 2014. It covers about 70,208 vehicles.

vehicles affected
70,208
reported
Feb 21, 2014
owners notified
Apr 24, 2014
related complaints
1

Electrical system

What is wrong
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) notified the agency on February 20, 2014, that they are recalling certain model year 2010-2012 CHU, CXU, GU and TD vehicles manufactured from June 16, 2009, through July 8, 2011. While continuing to research the scope of the issue, Mack expanded the recall on November 18, 2014 to include certain model year 2008-2009 and 2013-2014 CHU, CXU, GU and TD vehicles manufactured from June 16, 2009, through July 8, 2011. Having completed its investigation, Mack once again expanded the recall during February 2015 to include an additional 53,780 vehicles from model years 2007 and 2015. The recall now covers model year 2007-2015 includes CHU, CXU, GU and TD vehicles produced October 13, 2006, through October 3, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Electronic Power Distribution Module (EPDM) may be contaminated from water leaks in, and around, the windshield. If exposed to water leaks, contaminants such as road salts may deposit on the EPDM.
Risk
Deposits of contaminants may result in the circuits being bridged, creating a high resistance short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Mack has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the EPDM. If contamination has occurred, dealers will replace the EPDM and address the leak, free of charge. Owners of model year 2010-2012 CHU, CXU, GU and TD vehicles were initially notified April 24, 2014. Owners affected by the recall expansions were notified in February 2015. Owners may contact Mack Trucks at 1‑336‑393‑2000. Mack's number for this recall is SC0375.

Recall number 14V078000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about electrical problems.

2010 Mack Chu2013 Mack Chu2014 Mack Chu2015 Mack Chu2008 Mack Cxu2009 Mack Cxu2010 Mack Cxu2012 Mack Granite (Gu)2013 Mack Granite (Gu)2014 Mack Granite (Gu)2015 Mack Granite (Gu)2008 Mack Gu

Questions about recall 14V078000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2015 Mack Chu, Mack Cxu and others electrical system?

Yes. Recall 14V078000, reported on February 21, 2014, covers about 70,208 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V078000?

Mack has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the EPDM. If contamination has occurred, dealers will replace the EPDM and address the leak, free of charge. Owners of model year 2010-2012 CHU, CXU, GU and TD vehicles were initially notified April 24, 2014. Owners affected by the recall expansions were notified in February 2015. Owners may contact Mack Trucks at 1‑336‑393‑2000. Mack's number for this recall is SC0375.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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