NHTSA Recall 15V804000
Filed by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 2015-11-30. An estimated 679 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
If the rear brakes overheat there would be an increased risk of a tire blowout or a wheel-end fire.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: SC0398
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.