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NHTSA Recall 12V434000: Fog lights (exterior lighting) and fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)

MACK TRUCKS, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,864 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Mack Chu.

3,864
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2012
owners notified (November 14)
NHTSA campaign12V434000
Manufacturer campaignSC0365
ComponentsEXTERIOR LIGHTING › FOG LIGHTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Report receivedSeptember 6, 2012
Owner notificationNovember 14, 2012
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Mack is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 CHU and CXU vehicles, manufactured from October 13, 2006, through December 23, 2009 and equipped with daytime running lights and fog lights. A short in the fog light circuit may cause the low beam headlight circuit to cut out.

Safety risk

If the low beam headlights go out, the driver may lose visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mack will notify owners, and install an additional wiring harness on the affected vehicles, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 14, 2012. Owners may contact Mack Trucks at 1-800-866-1177.

Notes

Mack's recall number is SC0365.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 12V434000

Make and modelModel years
Mack Chu2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Mack Cxu2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

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.