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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 15V528📅 Aug 18, 2015

2011–2016 Mack Granite (gu) recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

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."

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
15V528000
Manufacturer recall #
SC0394
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Vehicles affected
84
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Owner phone
1-800-866-1177
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 15, 2015
Built
Sep 24, 2010 – Jul 1, 2015
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 15V528 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 15V528?

2011–2016 Mack Granite (gu). 84 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mack dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-866-1177.