The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V261000·Announced 2017-04-18

Mack Trucks Recalls 2011-2018 TerraPro and LR Models for Fire Risk

Mack Trucks is recalling 3,282 TerraPro and LR trucks because an undersized alternator cable may overheat and cause a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical system) that creates a risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2018 LR and 2011-2018 TerraPro (LEU and MRU) trucks. The recall involves 3,282 vehicles in total.

The defect involves the alternator cable, which may be insufficiently thick to handle the electrical current. This condition can cause the cable to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MACK TERRAPRO (LEU/MRU), LR
Brand
MACK
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
3,282

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • TERRAPRO (LEU/MRU)
  • LR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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