CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Problem
- Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2022 Granite trucks. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Risk
- Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install new air tanks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SCC 0435.
- 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
Certain 2022 and 2023 Mack Granite trucks may have air tanks that do not hold enough air for the brake system. The vehicles fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121 for air brake systems.
Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash. If you own an affected truck, the problem should be addressed promptly.
Dealers will install new air tanks at no cost to you. Owners were notified by letter mailed May 31, 2022. You can also contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177, referencing recall SCC 0435, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mack Granite (Gr) | 20222023 |
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