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2012-2016 Mack Granite (Gu), Mack LR and others recall: driveshaft

Mack Trucks, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 19, 2016. It covers about 33,981 vehicles.

vehicles affected
33,981
reported
Feb 19, 2016
owners notified
Jun 7, 2016
related complaints
2

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 16V099000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about transmission problems.

Questions about recall 16V099000

Is there a recall on the 2012-2016 Mack Granite (Gu), Mack LR and others driveshaft?

Yes. Recall 16V099000, reported on February 19, 2016, covers about 33,981 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V099000?

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.

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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