Model year record

2021 MACK Granite (GR)

9 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V666000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Vehicles affected
15,841
Reported to NHTSA
2025-10-06
Owners notified
2026-01-21

Defect description

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Mack MD, 2019-2025 Anthem, Granite, 2024 MD Electric, and 2025 Pinnacle trucks equipped with a passenger bench seat. The seat belt anchorage bracket may be improperly welded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Safety risk

An improperly welded seat belt anchorage bracket can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will install a reinforcement plate, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 21, 2026. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0485. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 13, 2025.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V792000

Electrical system: software

Component
Electrical system: software
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Vehicles affected
59,338
Reported to NHTSA
2024-10-23
Owners notified
2024-12-09

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2024. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0472.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V773000

Tires

Component
Tires
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Vehicles affected
49
Reported to NHTSA
2024-10-18
Owners notified
2024-11-06

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

Insufficient tires can fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 6, 2024. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0471.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V600000

Exterior lighting: turn signal

Component
Exterior lighting: turn signal
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Vehicles affected
27,418
Reported to NHTSA
2023-08-25

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

Low turn signal visibility may not alert other drivers to a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will add additional turn signal lighting, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 25, 2024. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0448.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V401000

Steering

Component
Steering
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Vehicles affected
5,644
Reported to NHTSA
2022-06-07
Owners notified
2022-07-29

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0437.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V856000

Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump

Component
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Vehicles affected
79
Reported to NHTSA
2021-11-03
Owners notified
2021-12-10

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the power steering pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 10, 2021. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0432.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V573000

Service brakes, air

Component
Service brakes, air
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Vehicles affected
124
Reported to NHTSA
2021-07-27
Owners notified
2021-08-10

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Inoperative rear axle brakes can increase the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the brake cams, and incorrect brake cams will be replaced, along with brake shoes, hardware, and wheel seals, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 10, 2021. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0427.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V416000

Wheels: hub

Component
Wheels: hub
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Vehicles affected
307
Reported to NHTSA
2021-06-02
Owners notified
2021-06-30

Defect description

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Anthem, Granite, and Pinnacle vehicles. The hubcap compression spring can cause the hubcap to separate.

Safety risk

A separated hubcap can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will remove the hubcap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2021. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0425.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V233000

Electronic stability control (ESC): control module: software

Component
Electronic stability control (ESC): control module: software
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Vehicles affected
557
Reported to NHTSA
2021-04-01
Owners notified
2021-04-21

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

A vehicle that drifts out of its lane increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle control units, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2021. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0423.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.