Mack Trucks, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2016
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 6 safety recalls made by Mack Trucks, Inc. in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 23, 2016
(Campaign #: SC0406)
Premature Axle Hub Failure
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2012, 2014-2015 and 2017 Granite (GU), 2012-2017 Pinnacle (CHU, CXU), and 2013-2015 and 2017 Titan (TD) trucks manufactured January 7, 2011, to September 29, 2016. The affected vehicles were built with front wheel hubs that cannot support the gross axle weight rating of the front axle.
NHTSA ID: 16V929000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 200
Consequence Summary:
Overloaded front wheel hubs can result in premature failure of the hubs, bearings, and the related components, which can cause the front hub assembly to separate from the front axle. Because of this, the driver may lose control of the vehicle or parts may be dropped on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hub assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2017. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0406.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 83.5
October 6, 2016
(Campaign #: SC0405)
Incomplete Adhesion may cause Tread Separation
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2017 Pinnacle CHU and CXU trucks manufactured March 9, 2016, to May 19, 2016 and equipped with Goodyear G399A LHS 295/75R22.5 LRG tires. The tires on the affected vehicles may have cured improperly causing an incomplete adhesion, possibly resulting in a partial tread separation.
NHTSA ID: 16V714000
Component: TIRES
# of Units Affected: 57
Consequence Summary:
Partial tread separation can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Mack will notify owners, and Goodyear dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177, or Goodyear customer service at 1-800-592-3267. Mack's number for this recall is SC0405.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 22, 2016
(Campaign #: SC0404)
Front Steer Axle may Fracture
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2013 Pinnacle (CXU) trucks manufactured April 16, 2012, to May 4, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with certain Meritor FF967 non-drive front steer axles that may have been incorrectly heat treated.
NHTSA ID: 16V456000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 64
Consequence Summary:
The improperly heat treated axles may fracture, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles for specific heat code serial numbers. The affected axles will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2016. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0404.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 90.63
March 16, 2016
(Campaign #: SC0401)
Steering Shafts May Not be Properly Secured
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Titan vehicles manufactured from February 25, 2015, through February 12, 2016. The bolt connecting the upper steering shaft to the lower steering shaft may not properly secure the upper steering shaft, which can lead to separation of the steering shaft.
NHTSA ID: 16V156000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 75
Consequence Summary:
Separation of the steering shaft will result in complete loss of steering which may lead to a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action:
Mack strongly recommends that the affected vehicles not be driven until the interim remedy is applied. An interim notice was sent to Mack owners on March 21, 2016, and an interim repair is available now. A second notice was mailed on May 12, 2016. The final remedy is now available. Both remedies will be free of charge. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-877-800-4945 opt #1. Mack's number for this recall is SC0401.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: Yes
Completion Rate (%): 93.33
February 19, 2016
(Campaign #: SC0400)
Steering Shaft May Disconnect from Junction Box
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Granite (GU) and TerraPro (MRU) trucks manufactured from November 9, 2015, through January 19, 2016. The affected trucks may be missing a roll pin to secure the upper steering yoke to the steering shaft.
NHTSA ID: 16V098000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,187
Consequence Summary:
If the roll pin is missing, the steering shaft may disconnect from the yoke, resulting in a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the steering shaft if the roll pin is missing, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2016. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-610-709-2131. Mack's recall campaign number for this recall is SC0400.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 82.31
February 19, 2016
(Campaign #: SC0399)
Driveshaft may Disconnect
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.
NHTSA ID: 16V099000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 33,981
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 62.06
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