MACK LR 2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Make : MACK Model : LR Year : 2017
Build Dates : 2010-07-15 - 2017-04-07
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V261000
Date Owner's Notified: 2017-06-16 Date Received by ODI: 2017-04-18 Date Added to Database: 2017-04-20
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC0407
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3282
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.
Consequence:
      If the alternator cable overheats, it would increase the risk of a fire.
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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.