The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V706000·Announced 2022-09-21

Mack Recalls One 2021 LR Electric Truck for Battery Fire Risk

Mack Trucks is recalling one 2021 LR Electric truck because a coolant line may not be fully seated, creating a risk of electrical short circuit and 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 (battery pack coolant line) that explicitly increases the risk of a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling one 2021 Mack LR Electric truck. The recall addresses a defect in the high voltage battery pack where the coolant line may not be fully seated and locked. This issue can result in the loss of coolant and an electrical short circuit.

A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire. The affected vehicle was within the manufacturer's control and has already been repaired. Consequently, no owner letters were mailed to notify customers.

Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 1-800-866-1177 for more information. 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.

The recalled product

Product
MACK LR ELECTRIC
Brand
MACK
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Electric Truck
Hazard
Affected units
1

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 (1)

  • LR ELECTRIC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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