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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V096000

2011 Mack Leu | 2012 Mack Leu | 2010 Mack Leu | 2011 Mack Mru | 2012 Mack Mru — Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Published March 8, 2012 · Recall initiated: March 8, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V096000, published March 8, 2012. Recalling firm: Mack Trucks, Inc.; 2011 Mack Leu | 2012 Mack Leu | 2010 Mack Leu | 2011 Mack Mru | 2012 Mack Mru — Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
MACK
Model
LEU
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Lot
2011 MACK LEU | 2012 MACK LEU | 2010 MACK LEU | 2011 MACK MRU | 2012 MACK MRU
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2011 Mack Leu | 2012 Mack Leu | 2010 Mack Leu | 2011 Mack Mru | 2012 Mack Mru — Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V096000 on March 8, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MACK. Model: LEU.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)