Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12V519000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V519000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Affecting model year 2008-2009 gu, leu, and mru trucks, manufactured from december 12, 2007, through may 8, 2008 and equipped with a certain focal mounted retarder control box Includes 260 affected units, Control Box Overheating, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2008-2009 gu, leu, and mru trucks, manufactured from december 12, 2007, through may 8, 2008 and equipped with a certain focal mounted retarder control box

Defect Summary

Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 gu, leu, and mru trucks, manufactured from december 12, 2007, through may 8, 2008 and equipped with a certain focal mounted retarder control box. the control box may lose its electrical ground.

Corrective Action

All affected vehicles were sold to one customer that has already been notified. an official owner notification letter will be mailed to the one customer in early november 2012. mack will replace the suspect control box on the affected vehicles, free of charge. owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-866-1177.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V519000
Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2012-10-18T00:00:00
Subject: Control box overheating
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 260

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC0366
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 gu, leu, and mru trucks, manufactured from december 12, 2007, through may 8, 2008 and equipped with a certain focal mounted retarder control box. the control box may lose its electrical ground.
Consequence Summary: If the control box loses ground, it may have localized overheating. This could lead to a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action: All affected vehicles were sold to one customer that has already been notified. an official owner notification letter will be mailed to the one customer in early november 2012. mack will replace the suspect control box on the affected vehicles, free of charge. 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: 12V519000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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