2021 MACK GRANITE (GR) Complaints and Recall Information
The 2021 MACK GRANITE (GR) has 0 complaints and 10 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to equipment recalls, including components affecting safety systems, steering, brakes, lighting, tires, and wheels.
There are 10 recalls affecting various systems such as tires, electrical and software controls, braking, steering, lighting, and wheels. These recalls address safety and compliance defects across a substantial number of vehicles.
Recalls- Tires. NHTSA recall 24V773000 affects 49 vehicles with non-DOT tested tires that may fail under operation, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace affected tires free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 6, 2024.
- Electrical system and ECU software. NHTSA recall 24V792000 involves 59,338 vehicles with Bendix EC80 ECUs that may misprocess commands due to electrical noise, impairing safety systems like ABS and collision mitigation. Dealers will reprogram the ECU software at no cost. Owner notification began December 9, 2024.
- Turn signal lighting. Recall 23V600000 covers 27,418 vehicles with improperly positioned turn signals reducing visibility, violating FMVSS 108. Dealers will add extra turn signal lighting free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 25, 2024.
- Steering gear. Recall 22V401000 affects 5,644 vehicles with incorrectly assembled steering gears that may fracture, causing loss of steering control and crash risk. Dealers will replace the steering gears free of charge. Notifications began July 29, 2022.
- Rear axle brakes. Recall 21V573000 covers 124 vehicles with incorrect brake cams on rear axles that can result in inoperative brakes and longer stopping distances. Dealers will inspect and replace brake components as needed at no cost. Owner letters were sent August 10, 2021.
- Electronic Stability Control software. Recall 21V233000 involves 557 vehicles where electronic stability control may fail to keep the vehicle in its lane, violating FMVSS 136. Dealers will reprogram the control units free of charge. Recall began April 21, 2021.
- Power steering pump. Recall 21V856000 affects 79 vehicles with a machining defect that may cause the shaft seal to break and loss of power steering assist. Dealers will replace the power steering pump free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed December 10, 2021.
- Hubcap retention. Recall 21V416000 involves 307 vehicles where the hubcap compression spring may cause hubcaps to separate, creating road hazards. Dealers will remove the hubcaps at no cost. Owners were notified June 30, 2021.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety defects with their 2021 MACK GRANITE (GR) may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting legal resources can help clarify available options.
2021 MACK GRANITE (GR) Summary
2021
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
8
Total Recalls
93516
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2021 MACK GRANITE (GR)
59338 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Anthem, Granite, TerraPro and Pinnacle vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.
Risk: Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 MACK GRANITE (GR)
49 vehicles affected
TIRES
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2019-2025 GR and 2018 GU Granite vehicles equipped with non-DOT tested tires. The tires may not have been DOT tested and confirmed to be sufficient for the vehicles. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires - Other Than Passenger Cars."
Risk: Insufficient tires can fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 MACK GRANITE (GR)
27418 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2015-2023 GU and GR vehicles. The turn signals may be positioned incorrectly, reducing their visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Low turn signal visibility may not alert other drivers to a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 MACK GRANITE (GR)
5644 vehicles affected
STEERING
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2021-22 Granite, Anthem, LR, Pinnacle, and Terrapro tractor trailers. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gear to fracture.
Risk: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 MACK GRANITE (GR)
124 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2021 Granite, LR, and TerraPro vehicles. The rear drive axle may have the incorrect type of brake cam installed, which could result in inoperative rear axle brakes.
Risk: Inoperative rear axle brakes can increase the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 MACK GRANITE (GR)
557 vehicles affected
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Anthem (AN), Granite (GR/GU), and Pinnacle (CHU/CXU/PI) vehicles equipped with "camelback" rear suspension and electronic stability control. The vehicles may not stay in their lane at certain speeds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
Risk: A vehicle that drifts out of its lane increases the risk of a crash.
2021 MACK GRANITE (GR)
307 vehicles affected
WHEELS
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Anthem, Granite, and Pinnacle vehicles. The hubcap compression spring can cause the hubcap to separate.
Risk: A separated hubcap can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 MACK GRANITE (GR)
79 vehicles affected
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2021 Granite and LR vehicles. A machining defect may cause pressure to build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.