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Mack Trucks, Inc.: 2022-2023 LR Battery Electric Trucks Recalled for Battery Short Circuit and Fire

Agency Publication Date: July 24, 2023
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Summary

Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling 11 of its 2022-2023 LR battery electric trucks because internal battery components may have been damaged during manufacturing. Specifically, threaded inserts (rivnuts) inside the high-voltage battery may have been over-tightened and broken, which can lead to an electrical short circuit. Mack dealers will replace the affected high-voltage batteries free of charge to resolve the safety hazard.

Risk

A broken threaded insert inside the high-voltage battery can cause an internal electrical short circuit, which significantly increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if your vehicle is affected by checking if it is a 2022-2023 Mack LR battery electric truck.
  2. Contact Mack Trucks customer service at 1-800-866-1177 and reference recall number SC0447 to confirm if your specific vehicle is included in this recall.
  3. Schedule an appointment with an authorized Mack dealer to have the high-voltage batteries replaced free of charge.
  4. For additional information, you may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”„Free Replacement

Free replacement of high-voltage batteries.

How to: Contact Mack customer service or an authorized dealer to arrange for a free battery replacement.

Affected Products

Product: 2022-2023 Mack LR Battery Electric Truck

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 23V514000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Sold By: authorized dealers
Units Affected: 11 vehicles(2% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: November 1, 2023
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.nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: SC0447
Agency Last Updated: November 1, 2023

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response