Recalls for 2010 Mack Granite (gu)

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Posted on: 2015-08-17
Description
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 driveline.

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.

Corrective Action
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 recall is sc0393.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Posted on: 2015-08-17
Description
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 driveline.

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.

Corrective Action
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 recall is sc0393.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #3 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO-CHARGER

Posted on: 2015-10-26
Description
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 oil leak.

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.

Corrective Action
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 30, 2015.  Owners may contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177.  Cummins' number for this recall is sc0396.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER

Posted on: 2015-11-30
Description
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.

Corrective Action
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 at 1-800-528-6586.  Mack's number for this recall is sc0398.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.