MACK LR 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V261000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | LR | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-06-16 | 2017-04-18 | 2017-04-20 |
Production Dates: 2010-07-15 - 2017-04-07
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC0407
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3282
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
If the alternator cable overheats, it would increase the risk of a fire.
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.
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.
