2016 MACK LR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
14
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 MACK LR
The 2016 MACK LR has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR, POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. 14 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2016 MACK LR
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2016 MACK LR, potentially affecting up to 39,834 vehicles.
Recall 17V261000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
| 3,282 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 16V099000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| 33,981 vehicles affected
Defect: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Granite (GU), Pinnacle (CHU, CXU), TerraPro (LEU, MRU), Titan (TD), and LR trucks manufactured from September 1, 2011, through September 8, 2015. The cap nut that retains the interaxle driveshaft yoke to the rear axle input shaft may loosen.
Consequence: If he cap nut loosens and falls off, the yoke can separate from the axle input shaft and allow the drive shaft to disconnect, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mack will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cap nut. The input shaft threads will be inspected for damage. Any damaged input shaft will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim notice was sent...
View full details →Recall 15V702000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
| 2,571 vehicles affected
Defect: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Granite (GU), LR, and TerraPro (LEU, MRU) trucks manufactured November 17, 2009 to October17, 2015. The affected trucks have engines with a turbocharger oil supply line that may contact or interfere with the turbocharger inlet elbow, clean air intake clamp, or the air fuel control tube, and result in an...
Consequence: If the turbocharger oil supply line oil leaks in the proximity of the engine exhaust manifold there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Cummins will notify owners on behalf of Mack, and dealers will inspect for oil supply line interference or damage, eliminating the interference and replacing the oil supply line, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 MACK LR
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 MACK LR.
Safety Rating for the 2016 MACK LR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 MACK LR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 MACK LR
Mack Trucks, Inc. has issued 14 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 MACK LR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
KC-211 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mack Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P208A Lighting The Malfunction Indicator Lamp ( MIL ) - US14+OBD13 And US14+OBD15 Emissions, Common Model Years 2015 And 2016
KC-224 — ENGINE
Mack Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P226D Intermittently Lighting The Malfunction Indicator Lamp ( MIL ) - US14+OBD15 And US14+OBD16 Emissions (Non-Common Rail Fuel System), Commonly Model Years 2015 and 2016
KC-417 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Mack Chassis - Air System Schematics For Models - MRU, LEU And ( LR ) Using The Same Schematic As the LEU
KC-322 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mack Chassis - Diagnsotic Trouble Code P026D-00, Fuel Injection Quantity Higher Than Expected; Diagnosis And Information - US14+OBD15 Emissions, Model Year 2016
KC-201 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mack Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P20CF, Diagnosis And Repair - US14+OBD15 Emissions, Common Model Year 2016
FSB 386-011 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Air Pressure Switch, Replacement
K17696792 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P24F6-00, Exhaust Aftertreatment Fuel Air Purge Valve Stuck Open Or DTC P24F7-00, Exhaust Aftertreatment Fuel Air Purge Valve Stuck Closed - US14+OBD15 Emissions And Newer, Model Year 2016 And Newer
K23056214 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Mack Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P205B Lighting The Malfunction Indicator Lamp ( MIL ) - US14+OBD15 Emissions, Common Model Year 2016 ONLY
K18304613 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Mack Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P249C Intermittently Lighting The Malfunction Indicator Lamp ( MIL ) - US14+OBD15 And US14+OBD16 (Non-Common Rail Fuel System) Emissions, Common Model Years 2016 and 2017
K95422063 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Mack Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P2459 Lighting The Malfunction Indicator Lamp ( MIL ); Possible Frequent Regeneration Requests - US14+OBD15 And US14+OBD16 Emissions, Common Model Years 2016 And 2017
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 MACK LR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MACK LR
- 2011 MACK LR — 0 complaints
- 2012 MACK LR — 0 complaints
- 2013 MACK LR — 0 complaints
- 2014 MACK LR — 0 complaints
- 2015 MACK LR — 0 complaints
- 2016 MACK LR (current)
- 2017 MACK LR — 0 complaints
- 2018 MACK LR — 0 complaints
- 2019 MACK LR — 1 complaint
- 2020 MACK LR — 0 complaints
- 2021 MACK LR — 0 complaints
Other MACK Models
- MACK MACK — 35 total complaints
- MACK ANTHEM (AN) — 12 total complaints
- MACK CXU612 — 12 total complaints
- MACK CX613 — 10 total complaints
- MACK GRANITE (GR) — 10 total complaints
- MACK CH600 — 9 total complaints
- MACK GU — 9 total complaints
- MACK RD — 8 total complaints