2010-2012 Mack Leu and Mack Mru recall: alternator/generator/regulator
Mack Trucks, Inc reported this safety recall on March 8, 2012. It covers about 318 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 318
- reported
- Mar 8, 2012
- owners notified
- Apr 19, 2012
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- In the event of an electrical short, a vehicle fire may result.
- Remedy
- 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 number 12V096000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 12V096000
Is there a recall on the 2010-2012 Mack Leu and Mack Mru alternator/generator/regulator?
Yes. Recall 12V096000, reported on March 8, 2012, covers about 318 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V096000?
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.
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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