MACK 2009: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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 r…

Recall #: 12V519000

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Mack recalled Mack Trucks is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 GU, LEU, and MRU trucks, manufactur….

MACK 2009: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM was recalled by Mack in October 18, 2012. Reason: Mack Trucks is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 GU, LEU, and MRU trucks, manufactured from December 12,…. Remedy: All affected vehicles were sold to one customer that has already been notified. An offic…. Verify recall #12V519000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Mack issued this NHTSA recall-Mack Trucks is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 GU, LEU, and MRU trucks, manufactured from December 12,….

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agency class: October 18, 2012
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #12V519000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

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Product description

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.

Reason for recall

Hazard

If the control box loses ground, it may have localized overheating. This could lead to a vehicle fire.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	12V519000
Date reported	October 18, 2012
Date initiated	October 18, 2012
Recalling firm	Mack
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

All affected vehicles were sold to one customer that has already been notified. An official owner notification letter will be ma…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on October 18, 2012. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12V519000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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