Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #11V292000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V292000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 771 affected units, BATTERY CABLES, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V292000

Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2011-05-20T00:00:00

Subject: Battery cables

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 771

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC0354

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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 Summary: A short can potentially cause a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11V292000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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