Mack TE (2019-2020): Exterior lighting
Recall 19V895000 · Dec 16, 2019 · Mack Trucks, Inc.
1,879
vehicles affected
1,879
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V895000
- Date
- Dec 16, 2019
- Maker
- Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,879
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Headlights
- Model years
- 2019-2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2019-2020 TerraPro (TE) vehicles. The headlamps may not be properly aimed, possibly reducing the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
What can happen
Reduced visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and readjust the headlamps, free of charge. The recall began January 24, 2020. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0421.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V895000?
1 model: Mack TE (2019-2020), about 1,879 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V895000?
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and readjust the headlamps, free of charge. The recall began January 24, 2020. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0421.
What can happen?
Reduced visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
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.