Mack Trucks, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2014
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 12 safety recalls made by Mack Trucks, Inc. in 2014. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
November 20, 2014
(Campaign #: SC0386)
Automatic Shut-down Protection System
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2015 CXU and GU trucks manufactured January 1, 2014, to August 20, 2014. The affected vehicles contain an incorrectly wired Automatic Shut-down Protection System, which may not operate as expected.
NHTSA ID: 14V738000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 40
Consequence Summary:
If the Automatic Shut-down Protection System does not operate as expected, the operator may be unable to control the increase in the engines rpms, increasing the risk of engine failure and vehicle fire.
Corrective Action:
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the system for correct operation and repair if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2015. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-610-709-2131. Mack's number for this recall is SC0386.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.5
November 18, 2014
(Campaign #: SC0385)
Ball Socket may Detach from Tie Rod
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2015 CHU and CXU trucks manufactured from March 31, 2014, through June 26, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the collars that prevent the ball sockets from backing out of the tie rod may have been incorrectly positioned. This may allow the ball sockets to come loose.
NHTSA ID: 14V737000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 1,048
Consequence Summary:
If the ball sockets come loose from the tie rod, a complete loss of steering may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-position the collar if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 20, 2015. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Mack's number for this recall is SC0385.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.7
September 11, 2014
(Campaign #: SC0383)
Seat Belts may Detach
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2015 CHU, CXU, and GU trucks manufactured June 4, 2014, through June 18, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the seat belt to the seat frame may not have been torqued to the required specification. This could cause the bolts to loosen over time, allowing the seat belt to detach.
NHTSA ID: 14V553000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 381
Consequence Summary:
If the seat belt detaches from its mounts, the seat belt would fail to properly restrain to the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in the the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the bolts to the required specification, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Mack's number for this recall is SC0383.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.08
September 11, 2014
(Campaign #: SC0384)
Fuel Filter Shell may Separate and Cause Stall
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2015 GU trucks manufactured April 28, 2014, to June 19, 2014. The Cummins ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.
NHTSA ID: 14V554000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 78
Consequence Summary:
If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Cummins will notify owners, and Cummins Service Centers will replace the fuel filter with a non-defective one, free of charge. The recall began on September 2014. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Mack's number for this recall is SC0384. Owners may also contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-223-4583.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 34.62
September 10, 2014
(Campaign #: SC0382)
Engine Control Unit Software may cause Stall
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2015 Titan trucks manufactured January 17, 2014, to May 23, 2014. Due to an incorrect parameter setting in the software for the engine control unit, the engine may stall.
NHTSA ID: 14V551000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 19
Consequence Summary:
An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Mack has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control unit, free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2014. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Mack's number for this recall is SC0382.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 84.21
September 9, 2014
(Campaign #: SC0381)
No Cruise Control Visual And Audible Alerts
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.
NHTSA ID: 14V545000
Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
# of Units Affected: 538
Consequence Summary:
If the driver is not warned of something being in the truck's path, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 73.98
April 18, 2014
(Campaign #: SC0378)
Conspicuity Reflectors Blocked/FMVSS 108
Mack Trucks Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 CXU trucks manufactured November 20, 2009, through January 27, 2014, and equipped with dual vertical exhaust pipes. The white conspicuity reflectors on the rear of the cab could be blocked by the exhaust pipes. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 14V205000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,342
Consequence Summary:
A blocked reflector makes the truck-tractor less visible when operating the vehicle without a trailer in the dark, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trucks and if the reflectors are blocked, they will add two vertical white reflectors to the rear glass , free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Mack Customer Service at 1-336-393-2000. Mack's number for this recall is SC0378.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 88.38
April 18, 2014
(Campaign #: SC0380)
Pressure Relief Valve not Installed in Air Tank
Mack Trucks Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 CXU trucks manufactured February 1, 2013, through January 27, 2014, and equipped with a vertical wet tank (aka supply air tank) for the brake system. The pressure relief valve may not have been installed in the tank during manufacturing.
NHTSA ID: 14V207000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 490
Consequence Summary:
Without a pressure relief valve, the air tank could rupture from being overpressurized increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will install a pressure relief valve in the air tank, free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2014. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-866-298-6586. Mack's number for this recall is SC0380.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 85.51
April 18, 2014
(Campaign #: SC0379)
Hazard Lights May Not Function
Mack Trucks Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 CHU, CXU, and MRU, 2007 CT and CV, 2008-2014 GU, and 2011-2014 LEU, and TD trucks manufactured February 28, 2006, through November 8, 2013, and equipped Hamsar Electronic Flasher. The hazard warning lights may fail.
NHTSA ID: 14V208000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 44,047
Consequence Summary:
A failure of the hazard warning lights could reduce the trucks visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic flasher unit, free of charge. The recall will begin by mid-June 2014. Interim letters went out to owners on June 23, 2014. The recall began on July 25, 2014. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-866-298-6586. Mack's number for this recall is SC0379.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 76.63
March 24, 2014
(Campaign #: SC0377)
Ice May Form in Intake Manifold
Mack Trucks Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 CXU, 2010-2015 LEU, and 2011-2015 MRU vehicles manufactured with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G and ISX12 G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
NHTSA ID: 14V137000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 1,934
Consequence Summary:
The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
Corrective Action:
Cummins and Cummins Westport will notify owners, and authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on March 12, 2014. Customers may contact Mack at 1-336-393-2000 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Mack's number for this recall is SC0377.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 88.68
February 21, 2014
(Campaign #: SC0376)
Exhaust Pipe may Disconnect from Muffler/Catalyst
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 LEU vehicles manufactured May 14, 2009, through February 14, 2014, and equipped with a Cummins ISL engine. In the affected vehicles, the exhaust pipe may disconnect from the muffler/catalyst.
NHTSA ID: 14V088000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 958
Consequence Summary:
If the exhaust pipe separates from the muffler on a twin-steer configured vehicle where the vehicle is operated from the right side, the operator may be exposed to carbon monoxide levels which may cause personal injury.
Corrective Action:
Mack will notify owners. The recall began on April 21, 2014. The recall is expected to begin in late April 2014. Owners may contact Mack Trucks at 1-336-393-2000. Mack's number for this recall is SC0376.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 72.96
February 21, 2014
(Campaign #: SC0375)
Water Leaks may Cause EPDM to Short-Circuit
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.
NHTSA ID: 14V078000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 70,208
Consequence Summary:
Deposits of contaminants may result in the circuits being bridged, creating a high resistance short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 53.91
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