- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2018 Mack LR Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2018 Mack LR have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2017 for the alternator / generator / regulator.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical LR year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2018 Mack LR recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2018 Mack LR yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Mack LR: every year compared
All LR years2018 Mack LR vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Mack LR | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 2018 Mack GU | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2018 Mack Granite (GU) | 1 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Mack Mru | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2018 Mack LR
Does the 2018 Mack LR have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Mack LR: alternator / generator / regulator (April 2017). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2018 Mack LR had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2018 Mack LR a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 66 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Mack LR year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2018 Mack LR has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data