Mack Trucks Recalls 2012-2013 Granite Trucks for Brake Valve Defect
Mack Trucks is recalling certain 2012-2013 Granite trucks because a brake valve defect may cause continuous braking, leading to overheating, fire, or loss of control.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that can lead to fire and loss of vehicle control, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Mack Granite (GU) trucks manufactured between December 2, 2010, and January 18, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with Bendix ATR-6 traction relay valves.
In extremely cold conditions, these specific relay valves may develop internal leakage. This leakage can cause air pressure to be delivered to the primary or secondary brakes, resulting in continuous brake application. The inadvertent brake application can cause the brakes to overheat and lead to a fire. Additionally, it can cause the wheels to lock up, leading the driver to lose control of the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Mack will notify owners and provide a temporary repair free of charge until Bendix develops a permanent remedy. Owners may contact Mack Trucks at 1-800-866-1177 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- MACK GRANITE (GU)
- Brand
- MACK
- Manufacturer
- MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Truck
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 2
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- GRANITE (GU)
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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