Mack Trucks on these vehicles the alternator ground cable runs directly to the starter, which defeats the circuit protection.
The short version
MACK TRUCKS, INC reported a problem with the electrical system alternator/generator/regulator. Here is what owners need to know.
ON THESE VEHICLES THE ALTERNATOR GROUND CABLE RUNS DIRECTLY TO THE STARTER, WHICH DEFEATS THE CIRCUIT PROTECTION.
IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, A VEHICLE FIRE MAY RESULT.
MACK WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE ALTERNATOR GROUND CABLE TO THE ENGINE GROUND STUD, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 12V-096.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| — | See NHTSA record 12V-096 |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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