Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V099000 Reported February 19, 2016

Driveshaft may disconnect

Mack Trucks, Inc. · Power Train · 33,981 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V099000
Manufacturer Campaign
SC0399
Manufacturer
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
33,981
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 19, 2016
Completion Rate
62.06

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

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 16V099000 or campaign SC0399.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V099000

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

What is recall 16V099000?

NHTSA recall 16V099000 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on February 19, 2016. It addresses: Driveshaft may disconnect. The recall affects approximately 33,981 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V099000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC0399. 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.