MACK TE 2019: TIRES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V810000

Make Model Year
MACK TE 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-12-19 2018-11-15 2018-11-20

Production Dates: 2018-05-21 - 2018-10-03

Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC0412

Component: TIRES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 818

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 119

Summary

Mack Trucks, Inc. "Mack" is recalling certain 2019 Mack Granite "GR", LR, and TerraPro "TE" trucks, equipped with Bridgestone M854 tires with DOT date codes 2418-2518, Bridgestone M860A tires with DOT date code 2518 or Bridgestone M864 tires with DOT date codes 2318-2418, all of size 425/65R22.5. The sidewall steel body cords may be exposed, possibly causing unexpected, rapid air loss while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires - Other than Passenger Cars."

Consequence

Rapid tire air loss can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mack will notify owners, instructing them to take their vehicles to Bridgestone Tire or Mack truck service centers for inspection and replacement, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0412.

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.