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2016 MACK GRANITE (GU) — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

0

Owner Complaints

7

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

3

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2016 MACK GRANITE (GU)

The 2016 MACK GRANITE (GU) has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL, POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT, STEERING. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. for this model year.

Recalls for the 2016 MACK GRANITE (GU)

NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2016 MACK GRANITE (GU), potentially affecting up to 66,044 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 16V099000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

| 33,981 vehicles affected

Defect: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Granite (GU), Pinnacle (CHU, CXU), TerraPro (LEU, MRU), Titan (TD), and LR trucks manufactured from September 1, 2011, through September 8, 2015. The cap nut that retains the interaxle driveshaft yoke to the rear axle input shaft may loosen.

Consequence: If he cap nut loosens and falls off, the yoke can separate from the axle input shaft and allow the drive shaft to disconnect, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Mack will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cap nut. The input shaft threads will be inspected for damage. Any damaged input shaft will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim notice was sent...

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Recall 16V098000 — STEERING

| 1,187 vehicles affected

Defect: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Granite (GU) and TerraPro (MRU) trucks manufactured from November 9, 2015, through January 19, 2016. The affected trucks may be missing a roll pin to secure the upper steering yoke to the steering shaft.

Consequence: If the roll pin is missing, the steering shaft may disconnect from the yoke, resulting in a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the steering shaft if the roll pin is missing, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2016. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-610-709-2131. Mack's...

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Recall 15V804000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER

| 679 vehicles affected

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.

Consequence: If the rear brakes overheat there would be an increased risk of a tire blowout or a wheel-end fire.

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 15V702000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

| 2,571 vehicles affected

Defect: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Granite (GU), LR, and TerraPro (LEU, MRU) trucks manufactured November 17, 2009 to October17, 2015. The affected trucks have engines with a turbocharger oil supply line that may contact or interfere with the turbocharger inlet elbow, clean air intake clamp, or the air fuel control tube, and result in an...

Consequence: If the turbocharger oil supply line oil leaks in the proximity of the engine exhaust manifold there would be an increased risk of a fire.

Remedy: Cummins will notify owners on behalf of Mack, and dealers will inspect for oil supply line interference or damage, eliminating the interference and replacing the oil supply line, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November...

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Recall 15V528000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK

| 84 vehicles affected

Defect: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Granite (GU) trucks manufactured September 24, 2011, to July 1, 2015. The affected trucks may be equipped with an air brake system reservoir that does not have a sufficient volume. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air...

Consequence: If the air brake system reservoir has as insufficient volume, braking performance may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Mack will notify owners, and dealers will add additional air brake reservoir volume, free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2015. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0394.

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Recall 15V522000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

| 62 vehicles affected

Defect: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2015 Titan (TD), model year 2014 and 2015 Pinnacle (CHU), and model years 2009-2010, 2012, and 2014-2016 Granite (GU) trucks. The chassis harness and air lines may not be properly clipped to the crossmember, which can allow the cables and air lines to fall and get twisted in the...

Consequence: If the electrical cables and air lines were to fall and get tangled in the driveline, it could affect the electrical system and braking system, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and properly clip the harness and air lines, free of charge. The recall began on September 30, 2015. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Mack's number for this...

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Recall 15V522000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

| 62 vehicles affected

Defect: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2015 Titan (TD), model year 2014 and 2015 Pinnacle (CHU), and model years 2009-2010, 2012, and 2014-2016 Granite (GU) trucks. The chassis harness and air lines may not be properly clipped to the crossmember, which can allow the cables and air lines to fall and get twisted in the...

Consequence: If the electrical cables and air lines were to fall and get tangled in the driveline, it could affect the electrical system and braking system, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and properly clip the harness and air lines, free of charge. The recall began on September 30, 2015. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Mack's number for this...

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Owner Complaints for the 2016 MACK GRANITE (GU)

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 MACK GRANITE (GU).

Safety Rating for the 2016 MACK GRANITE (GU)

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 MACK GRANITE (GU) in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 MACK GRANITE (GU)

Mack Trucks, Inc. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 MACK GRANITE (GU). TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

KC-351 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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

KC-998 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U3017 - OBD2015/16 Model Year ( MY ) 2016/2017 Vehicles

FSB 237-021 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Valve, Common Rail, Removal

NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 MACK GRANITE (GU)

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

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