Recall 11V292000: 2008–2011 Mack GU

Report received

May 20, 2011

Manufacturer

Mack trucks, inc

Potentially affected

771vehicles

Model years

2008–2011

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2008 Mack GU0 complaints
• 2009 Mack GU1 complaints
• 2010 Mack GU1 complaints
• 2011 Mack GU0 complaints