Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V641000 Reported December 20, 2013

Automatic over-speed protection system

Mack Trucks, Inc. · Engine And Engine Cooling · 35 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V641000
Manufacturer Campaign
SC0374
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
35
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 20, 2013
Completion Rate
94.29

Defect Summary

Mack trucks, inc. (mack) is recalling certain model year 2014 cxu tractor trailers manufactured june 21, 2013, through october 4, 2013 and equipped with an automatic over-speed protection system. in the affected vehicles, the protection system, designed to monitor diesel engine speed and shutdown the engine should it rev excessively, may be wired incorrectly and may not operate as designed.

Safety Consequence

Without a system to control the engine speed, if airborne hydrocarbons (combustible vapors) enter through the air intake, excessive engine speed may result in a catastrophic engine failure and/or engine fire.

Corrective Action

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will correct the system wiring, free of charge. the recall began on february 20, 2014. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-336-393-2000. mack's number for this recall is sc0374.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 13V641000 or campaign SC0374.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V641000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V641000?

NHTSA recall 13V641000 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on December 20, 2013. It addresses: Automatic over-speed protection system. The recall affects approximately 35 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V641000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC0374. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.