Recall 17V261000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Report Date
20170418
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Affected Vehicles
12 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | MACK | TERRAPRO (LEU/MRU) |
| 2012 | MACK | TERRAPRO (LEU/MRU) |
| 2013 | MACK | TERRAPRO (LEU/MRU) |
| 2014 | MACK | TERRAPRO (LEU/MRU) |
| 2015 | MACK | LR |
| 2015 | MACK | TERRAPRO (LEU/MRU) |
| 2016 | MACK | LR |
| 2016 | MACK | TERRAPRO (LEU/MRU) |
| 2017 | MACK | LR |
| 2017 | MACK | TERRAPRO (LEU/MRU) |
| 2018 | MACK | LR |
| 2018 | MACK | TERRAPRO (LEU/MRU) |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.