NHTSA Recall 15V690000: Axle assembly (power train)
Mack Trucks, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8 vehicles. It affects 2014 Mack Granite (gu).
| NHTSA campaign | 15V690000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SC0397 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | October 22, 2015 |
| Owner notification | December 9, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2014 Granite (GU) trucks manufactured January 1, 2013, to October 16, 2013, and equipped with certain drive axles manufactured by Marmon-Herrington. The affected axles are equipped with hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened.
Safety risk
If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hex nut, tightening it to proper torque, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Mack's number for this recall is SC0397.
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 15V690000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mack Granite (gu) | 2014 |
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.