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NHTSA Recall 23V514000: Traction battery (electrical system)

Mack Trucks, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 11 vehicles. It affects 2022–2023 Mack Lrbe (electric).

11
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2023
owners notified (November 1)
NHTSA campaign23V514000
Manufacturer campaignSC0447
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › TRACTION BATTERY
Report receivedJuly 24, 2023
Owner notificationNovember 1, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2022-2023 LR battery electric trucks. The rivnut threaded inserts inside the high-voltage battery may be over-tightened and break, which could result in a short circuit.

Safety risk

An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the batteries, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 1, 2023. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0447.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 23V514000

Make and modelModel years
Mack Lrbe (electric)2022, 2023

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.