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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V037000

2013 Mack Granite (Gu) | 2012 Mack Granite (Gu) — Service brakes, air: supply: check valve

Published February 3, 2012 · Recall initiated: February 1, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V037000, published February 3, 2012 and initiated February 1, 2012. Recalling firm: Mack Trucks, Inc.; 2013 Mack Granite (Gu) | 2012 Mack Granite (Gu) — Service brakes, air: supply: check valve.

What's the hazard

MACK IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 GU, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 2, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ATR-6 TRACTION RELAY VALVES. IN EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS, THESE BENDIX RELAY VALVES MAY POTENTIALLY DEVELOP INTERNAL LEAKAGE. INTERNAL LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO AIR PRESSURE BEING DELIVERED TO AFFECTED PRIMARY OR SECONDARY BRAKE CAUSING CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION.

What to do

MACK WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND PROVIDE A TEMPORARY REPAIR UNTIL BENDIX DEVELOPS A PERMANENT REMEDY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-866-1177.

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Recall details

Brand
MACK
Model
GRANITE (GU)
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Lot
2013 MACK GRANITE (GU) | 2012 MACK GRANITE (GU)
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2013 Mack Granite (Gu) | 2012 Mack Granite (Gu) — Service brakes, air: supply: check valve recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V037000 on February 3, 2012. Reported hazard: MACK IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 GU, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 2, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ATR-6 TRACTION RELAY VALVES. IN EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS, THESE BENDIX RELAY VALVES MAY POTENTIALLY DEVELOP INTERNAL LEAKAGE. INTERNAL LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO AIR PRESSURE BEING DELIVERED TO AFFECTED PRIMARY OR SECONDARY BRAKE CAUSING CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION.

What should I do if I have this product?

MACK WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND PROVIDE A TEMPORARY REPAIR UNTIL BENDIX DEVELOPS A PERMANENT REMEDY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-866-1177.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MACK. Model: GRANITE (GU).

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)