Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulatorRecall 17V-261 · Mack vehicles
Mack Trucks, Inc. recall 17V-261 covers 3,282 Mack vehicles for a electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator problem, reported to NHTSA on April 18, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q3) shows 59% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V261000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the alternator cable overheats, it would increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
59%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.