Recall 17V261000: 2015–2018 Mack LR
- Report received
- Apr 18, 2017
- Manufacturer
- Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 3,282vehicles
- Model years
- 2015–2018
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
If the alternator cable overheats, it would increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2015 Mack LR0 complaints
- 2016 Mack LR0 complaints
- 2017 Mack LR0 complaints
- 2018 Mack LR0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.