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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT
- Problem
- Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LR Battery Electric vehicles. The coolant line in the high voltage battery pack may not be fully seated and locked, which can result in the loss of coolant and an electrical short circuit.
- Risk
- A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Volvo Trucks will work with the battery manufacturer Akasol to inspect and replace the batteries, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 16, 2023. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0442.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A coolant line in the high-voltage battery pack may not be fully seated and locked. Over time, this can cause coolant to leak out and create an electrical short circuit inside the battery.
A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and not ignore notices about it.
The repair is free. Volvo Trucks will work with battery manufacturer Akasol to inspect and replace the batteries as necessary at no cost to you. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 16, 2023. You can contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177 (recall number SC0442), and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mack Lrbe (Electric) | 20222023 |
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