Model year record

2021 MACK LR

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

Recalls

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.

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.