Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 17V261000

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Mack Trucks, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2017-04-18.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V261000

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Component
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Vehicles affected
3,282
Reported to NHTSA
2017-04-18
Owners notified
2017-06-16

Defect description

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2015-2018 LR and 2011-2018 TerraPro (LEU and MRU) trucks. The alternator cable may be insufficiently thick to handle the current, and, as a result, may overheat.

Safety risk

If the alternator cable overheats, it would increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator cable, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2017. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0407.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

12 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
MACK LR2018 2017 2016 2015
MACK Terrapro (LEU/MRU)2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.