NHTSA Recall 12V096000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V096000; Date: Mar. 8, 2012
In the event of an electrical short, a vehicle fire may result.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Mack LEU; 2011 Mack LEU; 2012 Mack LEU; 2011 Mack MRU; 2012 Mack MRU
Component: Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Inc
Affected Units:: 318
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Mack�s 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 19, 2012
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