Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V205000 Reported April 18, 2014

Conspicuity reflectors blocked/fmvss 108

Mack Trucks, Inc. · N/A · 1,342 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V205000
Manufacturer Campaign
SC0378
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1,342
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 18, 2014
Completion Rate
88.38

Defect Summary

Mack trucks inc. (mack) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 cxu trucks manufactured november 20, 2009, through january 27, 2014, and equipped with dual vertical exhaust pipes. the white conspicuity reflectors on the rear of the cab could be blocked by the exhaust pipes. as such, these vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Safety Consequence

A blocked reflector makes the truck-tractor less visible when operating the vehicle without a trailer in the dark, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trucks and if the reflectors are blocked, they will add two vertical white reflectors to the rear glass , free of charge. the recall began on may 30, 2014. owners may contact mack customer service at 1-336-393-2000. mack's number for this recall is sc0378.

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 14V205000 or campaign SC0378.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V205000

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

What is recall 14V205000?

NHTSA recall 14V205000 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on April 18, 2014. It addresses: Conspicuity reflectors blocked/fmvss 108. The recall affects approximately 1,342 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V205000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC0378. 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.