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NHTSA Recall 00V024000: Headlights (exterior lighting)

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 709 vehicles. It affects 1998–1999 Mack Cx.

709
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2000
owners notified (March 13)
NHTSA campaign00V024000
Manufacturer campaignSCO258
ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS
Report receivedJanuary 31, 2000
Owner notificationMarch 13, 2000
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Vehicle description: certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the headlamp assemblies have the bulb identification for the low and high beam reversed on the front lens.

Safety risk

The headlight assemblies do not meet the requirements of the standard.

Remedy

Owners will be provided with a correct label, along with installation instructions.

Notes

Mack recall no. Sco258.owner notification began march 13, 2000. Owners who do not receive the label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact mack at 1-610-709-3011.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 00V024000

Make and modelModel years
Mack Cx1998, 1999

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.