Mack Recall 17V261000: Electrical System, Alternator/generator/regulator
NHTSA recall 17V261000 · announced April 18, 2017 · filed by Mack Trucks, Inc. · 3,282 units affected
The problem
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.
The risk
If the alternator cable overheats, it would increase the risk of a fire.
What to do
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.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 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)
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.