Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V261000 Reported April 18, 2017

Alternator cable may overheat

Mack Trucks, Inc. · Electrical System · 3,282 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V261000
Manufacturer Campaign
SC0407
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
3,282
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 18, 2017
Completion Rate
58.50

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

If the alternator cable overheats, it would increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 17V261000 or campaign SC0407.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
View Official NHTSA Notice →
Related

Similar Recalls

Other recalls from Mack Trucks, Inc. or involving Electrical System.

FAQ: Recall 17V261000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V261000?

NHTSA recall 17V261000 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on April 18, 2017. It addresses: Alternator cable may overheat. The recall affects approximately 3,282 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V261000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC0407. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.