2008-2009 Mack Gu, Mack Leu and others recall: electrical system
Mack Trucks, Inc reported this safety recall on October 18, 2012. It covers about 260 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 260
- reported
- Oct 18, 2012
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If the control box loses ground, it may have localized overheating. This could lead to a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- 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 number 12V519000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 12V519000
Is there a recall on the 2008-2009 Mack Gu, Mack Leu and others electrical system?
Yes. Recall 12V519000, reported on October 18, 2012, covers about 260 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V519000?
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.
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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