Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12V308000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V308000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 1,174 affected units, WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE HARDWARE, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Mack is recalling certain model year 2012 chu, cxu, and gu vehicles, manufactured from october 10, 2011, through november 17, 2011. Hardware used to secure the windshield wiper linkage to the wiper motor may not be sufficiently torqued, and may cause the windshield wiper linkage to detach from the wiper motor. as a result, the windshield wipers will not function.

Corrective Action

Mack will notify owners, and replace the hardware on affected vehicles, free of charge. the safety recall began on august 22, 2012. owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-866-1177.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V308000

Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2012-07-02T00:00:00

Subject: Windshield wiper linkage hardware

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 1,174

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC3064

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Mack is recalling certain model year 2012 chu, cxu, and gu vehicles, manufactured from october 10, 2011, through november 17, 2011. Hardware used to secure the windshield wiper linkage to the wiper motor may not be sufficiently torqued, and may cause the windshield wiper linkage to detach from the wiper motor. as a result, the windshield wipers will not function.

Consequence Summary: If this occurs, under certain driving conditions the driver's visibility will be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Mack will notify owners, and replace the hardware on affected vehicles, free of charge. the safety recall began on august 22, 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

SID: row-26my~z9q2~sb7a

NHTSA ID: 12V308000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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