NHTSA Recall 17V261000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V261000; Date: Apr. 18, 2017
If the alternator cable overheats, it would increase the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Mack LR; 2016 Mack LR; 2017 Mack LR; 2018 Mack LR; 2011 Mack Terrapro (leu/mru); 2012 Mack Terrapro (leu/mru); 2013 Mack Terrapro (leu/mru); 2014 Mack Terrapro (leu/mru); 2015 Mack Terrapro (leu/mru); 2016 Mack Terrapro (leu/mru); 2017 Mack Terrapro (leu/mru); 2018 Mack Terrapro (leu/mru)
Component: Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Affected Units:: 3,282
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 16, 2017
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