NHTSA Recall # | 115739 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 15V804000 |
MFG Compaign # | SC0398 |
Manufacturer | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
Supplier | MACK |
Brand | MACK |
Model | GRANITE (GU) |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER |
Date of notification | 27/01/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 17/09/09 |
End date of manufacturing | 31/07/15 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 30/11/15 |
Report created | 30/11/15 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 679 |
Defect 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 summary | If the rear brakes overheat there would be an increased risk of a tire blowout or a wheel-end fire. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |