Vehicle recall 11V292000 · May 20, 2011
2008-2011 Mack GU
As a result of the routing and clipping used, the battery cables may come into contact with frame hardware, which, as a result of chafing, may cause the insulation to become worn…
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- Summary
- Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 gu heavy trucks manufactured from September 12, 2007, through April 8, 2011, with a four battery cable design. As a result of the routing and clipping used, the battery cables may come into contact with frame hardware, which, as a result of chafing, may cause the insulation to become worn to a point where a short occurs.
- Consequence
- A short can potentially cause a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will re-route the battery cables and replace the cables if chafing has occurred. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on July 11, 2011. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-866-1177.
- Notes
- Mack's safety recall no. SC0354.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V292000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 20, 2011
- Filed by
- MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC0354
- Owner notification
- July 11, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 771
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables
Vehicles covered
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