Mack CHU, CXU, Granite (GU), GU and 3 more (2007-2015): Electrical system
Recall 14V078000 · Feb 21, 2014 · Mack Trucks, Inc.
70,208
vehicles affected
70,208
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14V078000
- Date
- Feb 21, 2014
- Maker
- Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Units affected
- 70,208
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system
- Model years
- 2007-2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
Deposits of contaminants may result in the circuits being bridged, creating a high resistance short, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
7 models, 35 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mack | Chu | 2007-2010, 2013-2015 |
| Mack | Cxu | 2008-2010 |
| Mack | Granite (GU) | 2012-2015 |
| Mack | GU | 2007-2011 |
| Mack | Pinnacle (CHU) | 2011-2012 |
| Mack | Pinnacle (CXU) | 2011-2015 |
| Mack | TD | 2007-2015 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14V078000?
7 models: Mack Chu (2007-2010, 2013-2015), Mack Cxu (2008-2010), Mack Granite (GU) (2012-2015) and 4 more, about 70,208 vehicles in all.
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.
What can happen?
Deposits of contaminants may result in the circuits being bridged, creating a high resistance short, increasing the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.