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Mack Trucks controversies

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  1. 2026

    Mack Trucks recalls 2027 Anthem and Pioneer vehicles over marker light failure

    Recall announced

    Mack Trucks is recalling certain 2027 Anthem AN and Pioneer PR vehicles because the center roof marker lights may fail to illuminate, failing to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108 and reducing visibility, which increases crash risk. The recall potentially affects 513 vehicles; dealers will replace the center roof marker light, with owner notification letters expected to be mailed October 5.

    Company response

    • Recall — Mack Trucks

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    • This recall potentially affects 513 vehicles. Dealers will replace the center roof marker light. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 5.
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  2. 2026

    NHTSA announces multiple vehicle safety recalls

    Recall announced

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a series of safety recalls affecting passenger cars, electric vehicles, commercial buses, and heavy trucks. Among the vehicles named were the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, the Rivian R1S and R1T, the Toyota Camry Hybrid and BZ Woodland, Blue Bird school buses, Thomas Built Buses, and Volvo and Mack trucks, along with other vehicles. The recalls provide for free repairs at dealerships.

    Company response

    • Recall — Tesla, Inc.

      Tesla, Inc. (Recall 26V507): Affects 2017–2023 Tesla Model 3 and 2020–2023 Tesla Model Y vehicles due to low beam headlights that may be too bright, violating Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 108.

    • Recall — Rivian Automotive, LLC

      Rivian Automotive, LLC (Recall 26V508): Involves 2025–2026 Rivian R1S and R1T models where front exterior turn signals may fail, breaching FMVSS 108 requirements.

    • Recall — Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

      Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Recall 26V511 & 26V512): Recalls apply to the 2025–2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid for a potential blank instrument cluster display (violating FMVSS 101, 108, 114, and 208) and the 2026 Toyota BZ Woodland for deactivated Electronic Stability Control, non-compliant with FMVSS 126.

    • Recall — Blue Bird Body Company

      Blue Bird Body Company (Recalls 26V519 & 26V520): Covers 2023–2027 Blue Bird Vision School Buses, 2021–2024 and 2026–2027 Vision School Buses (Electric), and 2023–2027 Vision Transit Buses. Damaged wiring in these models may disrupt critical safety functions.

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    • Rivian Automotive, LLC (Recall 26V508): Involves 2025–2026 Rivian R1S and R1T models where front exterior turn signals may fail, breaching FMVSS 108 requirements.
    • Jayco, Inc. (Recall 26V518): 2027 Heartland Sundance Fifth Wheel, Jayco Eagle, and Eagle SLE models are recalled because auto-leveling jacks may lower during transit.
    • Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Recall 26V511 & 26V512): Recalls apply to the 2025–2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid for a potential blank instrument cluster display (violating FMVSS 101, 108, 114, and 208) and the 2026 Toyota BZ Woodland for deactivated Electronic Stability Control, non-compliant with FMVSS 126.
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