NHTSA Campaign 10V536000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Issued by MACK TRUCKS, INC · Reported Oct 27, 2010 · 1,760 vehicles affected

What's wrong

MACK TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 THROUGH 2011 CXU, HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 12, 2009, THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2010. THE REAR HOLD-DOWN BRACKETS THAT SECURE THE BATTERY BOX LID MAY BE ROTATED TOO FAR FORWARD, WHICH MAY RESTRICT THE BATTERY BOX LID FROM PROPERLY SEATING.

Consequence

IF THIS OCCURS, THE BATTERY BOX LID MAY COME OFF WHEN STEPPING ON THE STEP, WHICH MAY CAUSE A PERSON TO FALL FROM THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

MACK WILL INSPECT AND ADJUST THE REAR HOLD-DOWN BRACKETS AS REQUIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-866-1177.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MACK CXU 2010 1,760
MACK PINNACLE (CXU) 2011 1,760

Source: NHTSA Campaign 10V536000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.