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2018 MACK GRANITE (GR) — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

0

Owner Complaints

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

11

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2018 MACK GRANITE (GR)

The 2018 MACK GRANITE (GR) has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. for this model year.

Recalls for the 2018 MACK GRANITE (GR)

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2018 MACK GRANITE (GR), potentially affecting up to 27,975 vehicles.

Recall 23V600000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

| 27,418 vehicles affected

Defect: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2015-2023 GU and GR vehicles. The turn signals may be positioned incorrectly, reducing their visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence: Low turn signal visibility may not alert other drivers to a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will add additional turn signal lighting, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 25, 2024. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0448.

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Recall 21V233000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

| 557 vehicles affected

Defect: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Anthem (AN), Granite (GR/GU), and Pinnacle (CHU/CXU/PI) vehicles equipped with "camelback" rear suspension and electronic stability control. The vehicles may not stay in their lane at certain speeds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on...

Consequence: A vehicle that drifts out of its lane increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Mack will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle control units, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2021. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0423.

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Owner Complaints for the 2018 MACK GRANITE (GR)

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 MACK GRANITE (GR).

Safety Rating for the 2018 MACK GRANITE (GR)

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 MACK GRANITE (GR) in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 MACK GRANITE (GR)

Mack Trucks, Inc. has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 MACK GRANITE (GR). TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

KC-2016 — SUSPENSION

Frame Or Cab Lean - Gen II Chassis

M-212-001 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Timing Gear Plate Inspection

KC-215 — PARKING BRAKE

Mack Chassis - Granite (GR) Models Equipped With An Allison Transmission And Split Box PTO - "Release Parking Brake" Message Present In Instrument Cluster When Parking Brake Is Released - Model Year 2018 And Newer

KC-345 — STEERING

Mack Chassis - Models GU / GR - Constant Correction To Center

FSB 237-021 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Valve, Common Rail, Removal

K42065042 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Mack Chassis - Equipped With A Cummins Engine - Engine Preheat Icon Does Not Illuminate In The Instrument Cluster (IC) During Engine Pre-heat (Intake Air Heater) Operation - Vehicles With 2018 Instrument Cluster Update, Model Year 2018 And Newer

K27230737 — ENGINE

Mack Chassis - Granite Models (GU, GR) - Revised Fan Ring Design; Engine Cooling Fan Ring Cracked At Welds - Model Years 2016 To 2020

K85318413 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Noise On The AM Radio Band; Poor Or No Reception On AM Radio - Model Year 2018 And Newer

K63879541 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Unable To Retrieve "On Request" Messages For PeopleNet Or Omnitracs Modules Installed On The DL5 Data Link; Third Party Electronic Log Device Not Reporting Certain Data

K52535491 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

Diagnostic / Troubleshooting Procedures For EGR System Components; Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P0401-00, P0402-00, P04DD-00, P1121-00, P1121-98 Or SPN 2659 FMI 16, SPN 2659 FMI 18, SPN 412 FMI 0, SPN 412 FMI 15 - US10, US10+OBD13, US14+OBD*, US17+OBD* With A Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT)

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 MACK GRANITE (GR)

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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