Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MACK
Model Of Vehicle
GU
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
11V292000
Component Description
Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables
Effect Of Defect
A Short Can Potentially Cause A Vehicle Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20070912
End Of Manufacture
20110408
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
771
Date Owners Notified
20110711
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Date Report Received
20110520
Make Campaign Number
SC0354