Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. Loss of headlight illumination can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2025 Mack Granite (gr), most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-756 the manufacturer reports only 23% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 21, 2026. Updated daily.
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Risk. Loss of headlight illumination can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. An improperly welded seat belt anchorage bracket can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk. An electrical short can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System)…
Risk. Insufficient tires can fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. An improperly tightened seat pedestal and seat belt attachment may not restrain the occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury during a crash.
Risk. The ball stud can separate from the vehicle becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. A sudden loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mack.
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Granite (gr) median. How we score
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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