Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| 11V212000 | MACK TRUCKS, INC | from 01/03/2007 to 02/03/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 3763 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 04/01/2011 | 04/04/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 mru and leu heavy trucks manufactured from january 3, 2007, through february 3, 2011. the electrical circuitry in these vehicles may not provide adequate overcurrent protection. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of an electrical overage, the fuse that should prevent the over current from reaching the mirror switch circuit may fail, such that the mirror switch can overheat. an overheated switch could cause a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a relay harness to prevent the mirror switch from overheating. they will also inspect the mirror switch and if signs of overheating are shown, replace that switch. all inspections and repairs will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before may 30, 2011. owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-866-1177. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mack trucks safety recall no. sc0349/sc0350.owners may also 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V096000 | MACK TRUCKS, INC | from 05/14/2009 to 10/31/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 240 | 04/19/2012 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 03/08/2012 | 03/08/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of an electrical short, a vehicle fire may result. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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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Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| PI-9782 | 05/01/2012 | 10044336 | Mack: software update for engine control module (ecm). *pe | 06/12/2012 | |
| FSB-364-032 | 11/01/2011 | 10042505 | Mack truck: trucks will be reprogram with the latest software version of vehicle electronic control unit after experiencing lost of dst2 and the chassis id. *pe | 12/13/2011 | |
| SP-284-030 | 05/01/2011 | 10040725 | Mack trucks: there are engine ecm software updates. *rm | 09/12/2011 | |
| SP-284-030 | 05/01/2011 | 10040725 | Ready | 09/12/2011 | |
| SP-284-028 | 12/01/2010 | 10037914 | Mack truck: there is a software update. *rm | 06/07/2011 | |
| SP-284-028 | 12/01/2010 | 10037914 | Ready | 06/07/2011 | |
| TB-284-021 | 11/01/2010 | 10036935 | Mack: engine ecu reprogramming. the mack mp7 and mp8 with multiple engine enhancements will have new software. the egr mass flow, and aftertreatment doser and nox sensor are included in the enhancement. *pe | 04/20/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| SB-371-036 | 10/01/2010 | 10037229 | Mack trucks: a wiring harness connector in the front chassis may not seal correctly causing corrosion. *rm | 05/13/2011 | |
| SB-371-036 | 10/01/2010 | 10037229 | Ready | 05/13/2011 | |