MACK GRANITE (GU) 2013: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V528000

Make Model Year
MACK GRANITE (GU) 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-10-15 2015-08-18 2015-08-18

Production Dates: 2010-09-24 - 2015-07-01

Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC0394

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 84

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121

Summary

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."

Consequence

If the air brake system reservoir has as insufficient volume, braking performance may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.