Component Description
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20100715
End Date Of Manufacturing
20170407
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
3282
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20170616
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Report Received Date
20170418
Record Creation Date
20170420
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
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.
Consequence Summary
If the alternator cable overheats, it would increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Summary
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.
Recall 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.