Severity
Critical
NHTSA recall · Reported November 30, 2015
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 stee…
Mack recalled Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Granite 4X2 trucks man… - a critical-severity action.
MACK 2015: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER was recalled by Mack in November 30, 2015. Reason: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Granite 4X2 trucks manufactured September …. Remedy: Mack will notify owners, and dealers will replace either the brake chambers on the steer …. Verify recall #15V804000 with the NHTSA before acting.
The recall
Mack issued this critical-severity NHTSA recall-Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Granite 4X2 trucks manufactured September ….
Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #15V804000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This NHTSA action (record #15V804000) was formally reported on November 30, 2015. It is classified under Critical severity, with a current status of Active. Mack is listed as the recalling firm. The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts.
The documented reason for this recall is: 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… The specific hazard cited in the filing is: If the rear brakes overheat there would be an increased risk of a tire blowout or a wheel-end fire.. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: United States. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. The remedy documented by the agency is: 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. Own… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 7,642 vehicles recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified high severity.
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Severity
Critical
Affected scope
Unknown
Related Recalls
6
0 from same agency
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.
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.
If the rear brakes overheat there would be an increased risk of a tire blowout or a wheel-end fire.
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.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
| Severity class | Critical |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 15V804000 |
| Date reported | November 30, 2015 |
| Date initiated | November 30, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Mack |
| Affected scope | Not disclosed |
| Distribution | United States |
| Official source | NHTSA notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
What to do with this recall
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will replace either the brake chambers on the steer axles or the drive axles to correct the …
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