Vehicle recall 17V261000 · April 18, 2017
Mack Terrapro (leu/Mru) and LR
The alternator cable may be insufficiently thick to handle the current, and, as a result, may overheat.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V261000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 18, 2017
- Filed by
- Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC0407
- Owner notification
- June 16, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,282
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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