NHTSA Recall 16V099000: Driveshaft (power train)
Mack Trucks, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 33,981 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Mack Granite (gu).
| NHTSA campaign | 16V099000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SC0399 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE › DRIVESHAFT |
| Report received | February 19, 2016 |
| Owner notification | June 7, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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 16V099000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mack Granite (gu) | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Mack Lr | 2015, 2016 |
| Mack Pinnacle (chu) | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Mack Pinnacle (cxu) | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Mack Terrapro (leu) | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Mack Terrapro (mru) | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Mack Titan (td) | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
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.