2010-2016 Mack Granite (gu) recall: Rear Brakes May Overheat
Report received by NHTSA: Dec. 15, 2025.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 6, 2026.
- What's recalled
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2010-2016 Granite (GU) trucks. Vehicles remedied under Recall 15V804 (SC0398) may have had incorrect parts installed during subsequent repairs. The incorrect parts may cause a brake imbalance between the steer and drive axle brakes and the rear brakes to overheat.
- The risk
Overheated brakes may cause a tire blowout or fire, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
679 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2010-2016 Mack Granite (gu).
- Compared with
Mack Trucks, Inc. has 10 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 17 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
9 earlier NHTSA recalls for these models since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Oct. 18, 2024 2019-2025 Mack Granite (gr), 2018 Mack Granite (gu) recall: Untested Tires May Fail/FMVSS 119 (agency record)
- Aug. 25, 2023 2015-2023 Mack Granite (gr), 2015-2023 Mack Granite (gu) recall: Low Turn Signal Visibility/FMVSS 108 (agency record)
- June 25, 2021 2020-2021 Mack Granite (gu) recall: Lower Rear Pivot Cap Screws may be too Short (agency record)
- June 2, 2021 2021-2022 Mack Anthem (an), 2021-2022 Mack Granite (gr), 2021-2022 Mack Granite (gu) and 3 more models recall: Hubcap can Separate and Become Road Hazard (agency record)
- April 1, 2021 2018-2022 Mack Anthem (an), 2018-2022 Mack Granite (gr), 2018-2022 Mack Granite (gu) and 3 more models recall: Vehicle May Not Stay In Lane/FMVSS 136 (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will inspect and replace the brake chambers as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed 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. Owners who received a remedy under Recall 15V804 (SC0398) must have the new remedy completed.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Mack Granite (gu) 2010-2016
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 25V867000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Report received by NHTSA | Dec. 15, 2025 |
| Potentially affected | 679 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | SC0491 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record