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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Problem
- Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LR battery electric trucks. The rivnut threaded inserts inside the high-voltage battery may be over-tightened and break, which could result in a short circuit.
- Risk
- An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the batteries, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 1, 2023. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0447.
- 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
Certain 2022 and 2023 Mack LR battery electric trucks may have high-voltage battery threaded inserts (rivnut inserts) that were over-tightened during assembly. These inserts can break, which could cause an electrical short circuit inside the battery.
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire. Owners should watch for warning signs and contact their dealer promptly if they have any concern about their vehicle.
Authorized Mack dealers will replace the high-voltage batteries free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 1, 2023. For questions, contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177 and reference recall SC0447. You can also 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 Lrbe (Electric) | 20222023 |
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