MACK TE 2021: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V573000

Make Model Year
MACK TE 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-08-10 2021-07-27 2021-07-28

Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC0427

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 124

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121

Summary

Mack Trucks, Inc. "Mack" is recalling certain 2021 Granite, LR, and TerraPro vehicles. The rear drive axle may have the incorrect type of brake cam installed, which could result in inoperative rear axle brakes.

Consequence

Inoperative rear axle brakes can increase the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the brake cams, and incorrect brake cams will be replaced, along with brake shoes, hardware, and wheel seals, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 10, 2021. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0427.

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.nhtsa.gov.