Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V804000 Reported November 30, 2015

Rear brakes may overheat

Mack Trucks, Inc. · Service Brakes, Air · 679 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V804000
Manufacturer Campaign
SC0398
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component
Service Brakes, Air
Vehicles Affected
679
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 30, 2015
Completion Rate
82.18

Defect Summary

Mack trucks, inc. (mack) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 granite 4x2 trucks manufactured september 17, 2009, to july 31, 2015. due to a brake imbalance between the steer and drive axle brakes, the rear brakes may overheat.

Safety Consequence

If the rear brakes overheat there would be an increased risk of a tire blowout or a wheel-end fire.

Corrective Action

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will replace either the brake chambers on the steer axles or the drive axles to correct the imbalance, free of charge. the recall began on january 27, 2016. owners may contact mack customer service at 1-800-528-6586. mack's number for this recall is sc0398.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 15V804000 or campaign SC0398.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V804000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V804000?

NHTSA recall 15V804000 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on November 30, 2015. It addresses: Rear brakes may overheat. The recall affects approximately 679 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Air component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V804000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC0398. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.