2021 MACK GRANITE (GU) — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2021 MACK GRANITE (GU)
The 2021 MACK GRANITE (GU) has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL, SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE, WHEELS:HUB. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2021 MACK GRANITE (GU)
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2021 MACK GRANITE (GU), potentially affecting up to 28,597 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.
View full details →Recall 21V476000 — SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
| 8 vehicles affected
Defect: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Granite vehicles equipped with certain SL2065 steerable lift axles. The lower rear pivot cap screws may not be long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.
Consequence: The short screws can cause the hardware to separate from the suspension system and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Mack Trucks will inspect the suspension system and replace the lower rear pivot cap screws, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Mack Trucks' customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack Trucks'...
View full details →Recall 21V416000 — WHEELS:HUB
| 307 vehicles affected
Defect: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Anthem, Granite, and Pinnacle vehicles. The hubcap compression spring can cause the hubcap to separate.
Consequence: A separated hubcap can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the hubcap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2021. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0425.
View full details →Recall 21V416000 — WHEELS
| 307 vehicles affected
Defect: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Anthem, Granite, and Pinnacle vehicles. The hubcap compression spring can cause the hubcap to separate.
Consequence: A separated hubcap can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the hubcap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2021. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0425.
View full details →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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 MACK GRANITE (GU)
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 MACK GRANITE (GU).
Safety Rating for the 2021 MACK GRANITE (GU)
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 MACK GRANITE (GU) in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 MACK GRANITE (GU)
Mack Trucks, Inc. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2021 MACK GRANITE (GU). TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
KC-2043 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information - Improvement List, November 2021 - US21+OBD2020 Emissions
S7455 — EQUIPMENT
GR/GU ABS valve bracket installed incorrectly
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 MACK GRANITE (GU)
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MACK GRANITE (GU)
- 2016 MACK GRANITE (GU) — 0 complaints
- 2017 MACK GRANITE (GU) — 1 complaint
- 2018 MACK GRANITE (GU) — 1 complaint
- 2019 MACK GRANITE (GU) — 0 complaints
- 2020 MACK GRANITE (GU) — 0 complaints
- 2021 MACK GRANITE (GU) (current)
- 2022 MACK GRANITE (GU) — 0 complaints
- 2023 MACK GRANITE (GU) — 0 complaints
- 2024 MACK GRANITE (GU) — 0 complaints
Other MACK Models
- MACK MACK — 35 total complaints
- MACK ANTHEM (AN) — 12 total complaints
- MACK CXU612 — 12 total complaints
- MACK CX613 — 10 total complaints
- MACK GRANITE (GR) — 10 total complaints
- MACK CH600 — 9 total complaints
- MACK GU — 9 total complaints
- MACK RD — 8 total complaints