Vehicle recall 12V096000 · March 8, 2012
Mack LEU and MRU
On these vehicles the alternator ground cable runs directly to the starter, which defeats the circuit protection.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mack is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 leu and model year 2011-2012 mru vehicles, manufactured from may 14, 2009, through October 31, 2011, and built to operate on compressed natural gas. On these vehicles the alternator ground cable runs directly to the starter, which defeats the circuit protection.
- Consequence
- In the event of an electrical short, a vehicle fire may result.
- Remedy
- Mack will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the alternator ground cable to the engine ground stud. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2012. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-866-1177.
- Notes
- Macks recall number is SC0360.CUSTOMERS may 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
- 12V096000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 8, 2012
- Filed by
- MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC0360
- Owner notification
- April 19, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 318
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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