The problem
Certain class 8 chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." Front drive axles were installed by the macungie modification center. With the installation of the axle, the overall height of the front of the vehicle was raised.
The risk
THIS CAN CAUSE THE NONCOMPLIANCE.
The fix
A set of lamps will be mounted below the bumper, bringing the lamp height into compliance. The existing lamps in the hood will be removed and decorative covers will be installed to cover the holes in the hood. Owner notification began october 4, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mack at 1-610-709-3337.
Contacts
Mack truck recall no. Sco275. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Mack dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 02V168000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.