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2014 Mack Granite (Gu) recall: axle assembly

Mack Trucks, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 22, 2015. It covers about 8 vehicles.

vehicles affected
8
reported
Oct 22, 2015
owners notified
Dec 9, 2015

Power train: axle assembly

What is wrong
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2014 Granite (GU) trucks manufactured January 1, 2013, to October 16, 2013, and equipped with certain drive axles manufactured by Marmon-Herrington. The affected axles are equipped with hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened.
Risk
If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hex nut, tightening it to proper torque, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Mack's number for this recall is SC0397.

Recall number 15V690000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 15V690000

Is there a recall on the 2014 Mack Granite (Gu) axle assembly?

Yes. Recall 15V690000, reported on October 22, 2015, covers about 8 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V690000?

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hex nut, tightening it to proper torque, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Mack's number for this recall is SC0397.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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