NHTSA recall 11V292000
Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
Mack Gu
Reported May 20, 2011771 vehicles affectedMACK TRUCKS, INCMaker’s number SC0354Built Sep 12, 2007 – Apr 8, 2011
The defect
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.
The risk
A short can potentially cause a vehicle fire.
The 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.