The problem
The right hand clearance lamp is obscured, from certain angles of vision, by the in-line precleaner air cleaner cap. The involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment".
The fix
Dealer will replace the air cleaner with one of acceptable height.
Contacts
Vehicle description: trucks.System: lighting and communications; clearance lamp.Consequences of defect: if the clearance lamp is not adequately visible, avehicle accident could occur.
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 81V153000.
- 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.