NHTSA Recall 17V261000
Filed by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2017-04-18. An estimated 3,282 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
If the alternator cable overheats, it would increase the risk of a fire.
What the manufacturer will 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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 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.