The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V573000·Announced 2021-07-27

Mack Trucks Recalls 2021 LR, Granite, and TE Models for Brake Defect

Mack Trucks is recalling 2021 LR, Granite, and TE vehicles because incorrect rear brake cams may cause inoperative rear axle brakes, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (inoperative rear axle brakes) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 Mack LR, Granite, and TerraPro vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the rear drive axle may have the incorrect type of brake cam installed. This issue could result in inoperative rear axle brakes.

Inoperative rear axle brakes can increase the distance required to stop, which increases the risk of a crash. The affected vehicles are 2021 model year Mack LR, Granite (GR), and TE (TerraPro) trucks.

Dealers will inspect the brake cams and replace incorrect brake cams, along with brake shoes, hardware, and wheel seals, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 10, 2021. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MACK LR, GRANITE (GR), TE
Brand
MACK
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
124

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 (3)

  • LR
  • GRANITE (GR)
  • TE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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