Disc: chamberRecall 15V-804 · 2010–2016 Mack Granite (gu)
Mack Trucks, Inc. recall 15V-804 covers 679 2010–2016 Mack Granite (gu) for a disc: chamber problem, reported to NHTSA on November 30, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q2) shows 82% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V804000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Granite 4X2 trucks manufactured September 17, 2009, to July 31, 2015. Due to a brake imbalance between the steer and drive axle brakes, the rear brakes may overheat.
The risk
If the rear brakes overheat there would be an increased risk of a tire blowout or a wheel-end fire.
The fix
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will replace either the brake chambers on the steer axles or the drive axles to correct the imbalance, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2016. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Mack's number for this recall is SC0398.
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
82%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.