Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12V096000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V096000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 318 affected units, ALTERNATOR GROUND STUD, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V096000
Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2012-03-08T00:00:00
Subject: Alternator ground stud
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 318

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC0360
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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 Summary: In the event of an electrical short, a vehicle fire may result.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 12V096000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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