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Mack Lrbe (Electric) Recall 25V185: Loose Battery Hardware Can Cause Short Circuit and Fire

NHTSA campaign 25V185, reported March 25, 2025, 17 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2022-2025 electric trucks may have loose hardware that can fall inside the high voltage traction battery pack. If this happens, it can create a short circuit within the battery.

A short circuit increases the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked promptly. The remedy is free: authorized dealers will replace the batteries at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting April 24, 2025, with additional letters for vehicles added to the recall to be mailed on or before August 25, 2025. If you have questions, contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177 and reference recall SC0475. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 25V185Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Problem
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Mack LRBE trucks. The high voltage batteries may have loose hardware that can fall inside the battery pack and create a short circuit.
Risk
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the batteries, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2025. Owner notification letters will be mailed on or before August 25, 2025, for the additional vehicles added on July 22, 2025. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0475.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

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