Supply: reservoir/tankRecall 15V-528 · 2011–2016 Mack Granite (gu)
Mack Trucks, Inc. recall 15V-528 covers 84 2011–2016 Mack Granite (gu) for a supply: reservoir/tank problem, reported to NHTSA on August 18, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q1) shows 70% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V528000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Granite (GU) trucks manufactured September 24, 2011, to July 1, 2015. The affected trucks may be equipped with an air brake system reservoir that does not have a sufficient volume. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
The risk
If the air brake system reservoir has as insufficient volume, braking performance may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will add additional air brake reservoir volume, free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2015. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0394.
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.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
70%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.