MACK TERRAPRO (LEU/MRU) 2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V261000

Make Model Year
MACK TERRAPRO (LEU/MRU) 2017
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

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.

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.