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NHTSA Recall 12V519000: Electrical system

MACK TRUCKS, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 260 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Mack Gu.

260
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
NHTSA campaign12V519000
Manufacturer campaignSC0366
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report receivedOctober 18, 2012
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 12V519000

Make and modelModel years
Mack Gu2009
Mack Leu2008, 2009
Mack Mru2008, 2009

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.