CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The alternator cable on certain heavy trucks may be too thin to safely carry the electrical current it handles. Over time this can cause the cable to overheat.
An overheating alternator cable increases the risk of a fire. Owners should watch for signs of trouble and take the recall seriously.
The repair is free. Mack will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the alternator cable at no charge. You can contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177, and you should check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mack LR | 2015201620172018 |
|---|---|
| Mack Terrapro (Leu/Mru) | 20112012201320142015201620172018 |