NHTSARecalled Aug 23, 2001 · #01V266001
MACK TRUCKS/JVS ELECTRONIC CONTROLLERS
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CHASSIS BUILT WITH A JACOBS VEHICLE SYSTEMS ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER FOR THE ELECTRIC DRIVELINE BRAKE SYSTEM. A FAILURE MODE WITHIN THE SOLID STATE CONTROLLER CAN CAUSE A SHORT FROM THE POSITIVE TERMINAL TO THE NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF THE BATTERY. UNDER THIS CONDITION, THE CONTROLLER COULD IGNITE CAUSUING A FIRE WITHOUT WARNING, POSSIBLE CAUSING INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT(S).
Product details
- Product
- MACK TRUCKS/JVS ELECTRONIC CONTROLLERS
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Model numbers
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- UPCs
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What you should do
CUSTOMERS ARE BEING NOTIFIED TO CONTACT JVS TO ARRANGE FOR A FREE REPAIR AT A LOCAL AUTHORIZED DEALER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 23, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT JACOBS VEHICLES SYSTEMS AT 1-800-269-6562.