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Mack Trucks, Inc.: LRBE Battery Electric Trucks Recalled Due to Cabin Heater Fire Risk

Agency Publication Date: January 23, 2023
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Summary

Mack Trucks is recalling 43 of its 2019 and 2021-2023 LRBE battery electric trucks because a component in the cabin heater system can fail. Specifically, the cabin heater relay may malfunction, which can lead to the coolant heater overheating and potentially catching fire. To fix this issue, Mack dealers will replace the heater relays and update the vehicle's control software at no cost to owners.

Risk

The cabin heater relay can fail, causing the coolant heater to overheat. This overheating creates an increased risk of a vehicle fire, which could lead to property damage or injury.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if your vehicle is affected by checking if it is a 2019 or 2021-2023 Mack LRBE battery electric truck.
  2. Contact an authorized Mack Trucks dealer to schedule a free repair, which includes installing replacement relays and updating the software for the Hybrid Powertrain Control Unit and Instrument Cluster.
  3. If you have questions, contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177 and reference Mack's recall number SC0440.
  4. For additional information, you can contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Software update and relay replacement

How to: Dealers will update the software for the Hybrid Powertrain Control Unit and Instrument Cluster and install replacement relays free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2019 Mack LRBE Battery Electric Truck
Product: 2021-2023 Mack LRBE Battery Electric Truck

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 23V024000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Sold By: authorized Mack dealers
Units Affected: 43 vehicles(43% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: March 16, 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 #: SC0440
Agency Last Updated: May 8, 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