NHTSA Recall 15V528000: Reservoir/tank (service brakes)
Mack Trucks, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 84 vehicles. It affects 2011–2016 Mack Granite (gu).
| NHTSA campaign | 15V528000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SC0394 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › SUPPLY › RESERVOIR/TANK |
| Report received | August 18, 2015 |
| Owner notification | October 15, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Granite (GU) trucks manufactured September 24, 2011, to July 1, 2015. The affected trucks may be equipped with an air brake system reservoir that does not have a sufficient volume. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Safety risk
If the air brake system reservoir has as insufficient volume, braking performance may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will add additional air brake reservoir volume, free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2015. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0394.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V528000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.