Mack Trucks, Inc. recall 25E078

Affected vehicles (1)

Component / system

Defect

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.

Risk / consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Chronology of events

1. Nov 11, 2025

   November 11, 2025: Volvo Group purchasing organization contacts Bendix management regarding their recent filing of equipment DIR (25E073) for EC80 Electronic Control Units in other manufacturers' vehicles.

2. Nov 12, 2025

   November 12, 2025: Volvo Group is notified that specific aftermarket parts shipments consisting of 48 EC80 Electronic Control Units are affected. DIR 25E073 will be amended to add Volvo Group as a purchaser of equipment.

3. Nov 13, 2025

   November 13, 2025: Volvo Group Product Safety Committee meets and determines that a defect exists in parts sold to the aftermarket from Bendix and that an equipment recall will be filed. There have been no warranty claims, field reports, accidents or injuries reported with this issue.

Notification schedule

Dealer notification

Nov 26, 2025 - Nov 26, 2025 No Dealers

Owner notification

Jan 16, 2026 - Jan 16, 2026 Phased Recall