2010 Mack Gu | 2008 Mack Gu | 2009 Mack Gu | 2011 Mack Gu — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Published May 23, 2011 · Recall initiated: May 20, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V292000, published May 23, 2011 and initiated May 20, 2011. Recalling firm: Mack Trucks, Inc.; 2010 Mack Gu | 2008 Mack Gu | 2009 Mack Gu | 2011 Mack Gu — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MACK
- Model
- GU
- Manufacturer
- Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Lot
- 2010 MACK GU | 2008 MACK GU | 2009 MACK GU | 2011 MACK GU
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2010 Mack Gu | 2008 Mack Gu | 2009 Mack Gu | 2011 Mack Gu — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V292000 on May 23, 2011. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MACK. Model: GU.