Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
- Component
- Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
- Manufacturer
- Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 11
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2023-07-24
- Owners notified
- 2023-11-01
Defect description
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LR battery electric trucks. The rivnut threaded inserts inside the high-voltage battery may be over-tightened and break, which could result in a short circuit.
Safety risk
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the batteries, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 1, 2023. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0447.