NHTSA recall 25E078000 · Nov 18, 2025
Mack Trucks, Inc.: ECU Malfunction May Impair Safety Systems
Product
Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU) part numbers K190048 and K163499
Hazard
Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 15, 2025. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0490.
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Check my VIN on NHTSA.govRecall details
- Summary
- Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU) part numbers K190048 and K163499. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Recall type
- Equipment
- Potentially affected
- 46
- Manufacturer campaign number
- SC0490
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.
Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Oct 14, 2026, 1:15 AM EDT. The agency notice is the final word.
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