Recall 16V099000: 2012–2016 Mack Granite (gu) and 3 other models

Report received

Feb 19, 2016

Manufacturer

Mack Trucks, Inc.

Potentially affected

33,981vehicles

Model years

2012–2016

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Granite (GU), Pinnacle (CHU, CXU), TerraPro (LEU, MRU), Titan (TD), and LR trucks manufactured from September 1, 2011, through September 8, 2015. The cap nut that retains the interaxle driveshaft yoke to the rear axle input shaft may loosen.

Possible consequence

If he cap nut loosens and falls off, the yoke can separate from the axle input shaft and allow the drive shaft to disconnect, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cap nut. The input shaft threads will be inspected for damage. Any damaged input shaft will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on April 25, 2016. The recall began on June 7, 2016. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-610-709-2131. Mack's recall campaign number for this recall is SC0399.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2012 Mack Granite (gu)0 complaints
• 2013 Mack Granite (gu)0 complaints
• 2014 Mack Granite (gu)0 complaints
• 2015 Mack Granite (gu)1 complaints
• 2016 Mack Granite (gu)0 complaints
• 2015 Mack LR0 complaints
• 2016 Mack LR0 complaints
• 2012 Mack Pinnacle (chu)0 complaints
• 2013 Mack Pinnacle (chu)0 complaints
• 2014 Mack Pinnacle (chu)0 complaints
• 2015 Mack Pinnacle (chu)0 complaints
• 2012 Mack Pinnacle (cxu)0 complaints
• 2013 Mack Pinnacle (cxu)2 complaints
• 2014 Mack Pinnacle (cxu)0 complaints
• 2015 Mack Pinnacle (cxu)0 complaints