MACK GRANITE (GU) 2012: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V804000

Make Model Year
MACK GRANITE (GU) 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-01-27 2015-11-30 2015-11-30

Production Dates: 2009-09-17 - 2015-07-31

Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC0398

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 679

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

If the rear brakes overheat there would be an increased risk of a tire blowout or a wheel-end fire.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.