2018 Mack LR

Recalls

1 recall names the 2018 Mack LR. Newest first.

• Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator

  Apr 18, 2017NHTSA 17V2610003,282 vehicles

  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.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

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

  Remedy

  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.

  Full recall details →

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 11010857Vehicles may present with oil leak coming from the clutch/flywheel housing and observation of burned clutch smell or clutch slipping. These symptoms can be mistaken as a crankshaft rear main seal leak, when the actual cause is the crankshaft adaptor O-ring.
• 11009705CBR - Mack Chassis - Timing Gear Plate Repair
• 11008377CBR: Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) Model D or F (mDrive and I-Shift, AMT-D, AMT-F) - Transmission Oil Leakage From Transmission Input Shaft Seal Or Output Shaft Seal - US10 And Newer Emissions, Common Model Years 2010 And Newer
• 11008374CBR: US17 GHG Common Rail Fuel System Component Electrical Faults - Model Year 2017 To 2024
• 11008368CBR: The procedure to eliminate the Mack Chassis "Air Restriction Light On" seen in the cluster is to confirm that the parameter YYT is set to "Enable" with Premium Tech Tool.
• 11008366CBR: To correct the MID136 SID 66 FMI 7 fault code the latest Bendix VCP fi le will need to be downloaded.
• 11006927CBR: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U010187- Lost Communication With TECU
• 11006925CBR: 11L, 13L, And 16L Engine Oil Analysis Specifications - US10 And Newer Emissions
• 11006924CBR: Overhead Wear Overview - Model Year2018 To Current (Common Rail Fuel System ONLY)
• 11005410CBR: Telematics Gateway (TGW) Connect Ability Issues
• 11003042CBR - Accelerator Pedal: Inspection Instructions
• 11000831CBR: Vehicles built with an 11 liter engine may experience a complaint of excessive fuel in the oil. It is possible that the source of the fuel is the rear fuel galley plug in the cylinder head. A new and improved fuel galley plug has been developed to resolve this issue.
• 10253807CBR: Turbo Compound (TC) Hot Side Noise, Diagnostic Information.
• 10253804CBR: Equipped With An Automated Manual Transmission Model D or F ( AMT-D, AMT-F, mDrive) Missing X1 Value In VDA And Default Settings Guidelines, ParameterP1AOB; Fault Code P1052-54, Error 40,Or Error 18 Encountered During Clutch Or Tran.
• 10251333CBR -Telematics Gateway (TGW) Connect Ability Issues
• 10251331CBR - Active "Set Park Brake" Message On Drivers Information Display (DID).
• 10251329CBR - Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) Flywheel Pilot Bearing Wear On Input Shaft.
• 10251328CBR - Driveline Noise, Suspension Ride Height Too High, Suspension Will Not Exhaust - Chassis Built 2016w01 And Newer.
• 10249553CBR: TGW Will Not Connect After SIM Card Replacement
• 10248108Emissions Campaign: Mack Trucks has determined that certain 2014 - 2018 commercial model year CXU, GU, LEU, LR, MRU Vehicles require a replacement Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) along with updated software.
• 10248101CBR: For vehicles equipped with an 11L engine, the plastic saddle bracket holding the a/c line on the left side of the engine may move excessively and rub the area where it secures the line.
• 10246086TSB: Mack Trucks now offer an improved HD Inter-Axle Through Shaft for the CRD 125, 150, 180, and 200 family carriers. The new HD shaft went into production on January 23rd, 2023 for 2.54 - 3.50 axle ratios and April 1st, 2023 for 3.56 - 3.98 ratios. The new HD through shaft is an upgrade over the current standard shaft and can now be used as a replacement part instead of the standard shaft. The new HD shaft has a new design to increase strength, longevity and life over the standard shaft.
• 10244808CBR: Vehicle Overspeed Warning Comes Active At A Lower Speed Than Expected; Vehicle Overspeed Warning In Driver Information Display (DID) - Model Year 2018 And Newer With New Style Instrument Cluster
• 10243454CBR: Model Year 2017, 2018 - US17GHG Common Rail Fuel System Component Electrical Faults
• 10243453TSB: Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank, Level Sensor, Replacement
• 10243451Service Campaign: Electronic Pressure Relief Valve (EPRV) Delete & Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Update
• 10241946TSB: Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test
• 10240231CBR: Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
• 10240202CBR: Mack DEF Dosing Valve Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P202D00, P208E00, P103B00 - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
• 10238834Infotainment System - Volume Drop During A Phone Call, Phone Connected Via Bluetooth
• 10238832Vehicles With Back-Of-Cab SCR - Exhaust Stack Replacement Information, PM Sensor Failure Repair Information
• 10238831Cummins Powerplant - Fault Code SPN 1081 FMI 31 - Engine Wait to Start Lamp, Condition Exists - Model Year 2018
• 10238830Vehicles Equipped With Chalmers Suspension - Frame Bracket Hardware Loose or Interfering
• 10238789Mack NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
• 10238787Mack NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
• 10238786CBR - Mack Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Muffler Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
• 10237374Service Literature Published and Released in May, 2023
• 10237354CBR: Model Year 2017 to Current - Fuel Filter Change ( Primary And Secondary ) For The EM - USA17 Emission Engines
• 10237351CBR: Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) -Transmission Electronic Control Unit ( TECU ) MID130 PSID 29 FMI 7 /P10AE81 Fault Codes Being Generated
• 10237348CBR: Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) Transmission Kickdown Mode

Every Mack LR model year

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