2008-2011 Mack Gu recall: cables
Mack Trucks, Inc reported this safety recall on May 20, 2011. It covers about 771 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 771
- reported
- May 20, 2011
- owners notified
- Jul 11, 2011
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A short can potentially cause a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 11V292000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 11V292000
Is there a recall on the 2008-2011 Mack Gu cables?
Yes. Recall 11V292000, reported on May 20, 2011, covers about 771 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 11V292000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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