Recall 10V536000

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

Report Date
20101027
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2010 MACK CXU
2011 MACK PINNACLE (CXU)

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.