repaired · 2024 Q2
Steering
Risk. A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 Mack TEProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2021 Mack TE. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-953 the manufacturer reports only 52% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 7, 2022. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Mack TE has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2021 Mack TE recalls and how many were fixed
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.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Parking brake
Risk. The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Service brakes, air
Risk. Inoperative rear axle brakes can increase the distance required to stop, increasing 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.
Best & worst years
2021 vs. every other TE year
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 TE median. How we score
'19'20'21'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2021 Mack TE, and the recalls they led to.
- Vehicle Roll AwayLed to recall 21V-953
Own a 2021 TE?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.