Recall 12V096000: 2011–2012 Mack MRU

Report received

Mar 8, 2012

Manufacturer

Mack trucks, inc

Potentially affected

318vehicles

Model years

2011–2012

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 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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2011 Mack MRU0 complaints
• 2012 Mack MRU0 complaints