CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some 2021 Mack Granite, LR, and TerraPro trucks may have the wrong type of brake cam installed on the rear drive axle. This can cause the rear axle brakes to stop working, which makes the vehicle take longer to stop and raises the risk of a crash.
An authorized Mack dealer will inspect the brake cams on your vehicle. If an incorrect cam is found, it will be replaced, along with brake shoes, hardware, and wheel seals where needed. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 10, 2021. You can also contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177, referencing recall SC0427, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mack Granite (Gr) | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Mack LR | 2021 |
| Mack TE | 2021 |