MACK LEU 2008: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V519000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | LEU | 2008 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2012-10-18 | 2012-10-31 |
Production Dates: 2007-12-12 - 2008-05-08
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC0366
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 260
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
If the control box loses ground, it may have localized overheating. This could lead to a vehicle fire.
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.
Mack's recall number is SC0366.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY: 1-800-424-9153'; or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
