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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25V867000·Announced 2025-12-15

Mack Trucks Recalls 2010-2016 Granite Trucks Due to Brake Imbalance Risk

Mack Trucks is recalling 2010-2016 Granite trucks because incorrect parts from a previous repair may cause brake overheating, increasing the risk of tire blowouts or fires.

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 in the braking system that may cause tire blowouts or fires, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling certain 2010-2016 Granite (GU) trucks. The recall addresses vehicles that were previously remedied under Recall 15V804 (SC0398), where incorrect parts may have been installed during subsequent repairs. This error can cause a brake imbalance between the steer and drive axle brakes and the rear brakes, leading to overheating.

Overheated brakes may cause a tire blowout or fire, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners who received a remedy under the previous recall must have the new remedy completed.

Dealers will inspect and replace the brake chambers as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on April 14, 2026. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0491. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 22, 2025.

The recalled product

Product
MACK GRANITE (GU)
Brand
MACK
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
679

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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