Mack 2019 LR Trucks: Rapid Tire Air Loss Risk
Mack recalls 2019 LR trucks with specific Bridgestone tires for rapid air loss risk. Owners must get tires inspected and replaced free by Bridgestone or Mack service centers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Rapid tire air loss can increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Mack is recalling certain 2019 Mack LR trucks with specific Bridgestone tires that may lose air rapidly while driving, increasing crash risk. Affected vehicles must have tires inspected and replaced at no cost by authorized service centers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224172-mack-2019-lr-trucks-rapid-tire-air-loss-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224172-mack-2019-lr-trucks-rapid-tire-air-loss-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V810000
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“Mack 2019 LR Trucks: Rapid Tire Air Loss Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224172-mack-2019-lr-trucks-rapid-tire-air-loss-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V810000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V810000).
Why it’s dangerous
The sidewall steel body cords in these tires may become exposed, causing unexpected rapid air loss while driving. This can lead to loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk, as the tires fail to meet federal safety standards.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Mack LR trucks with Bridgestone M854, M860A, or M864 tires with specified DOT date codes are affected. Truck drivers using these vehicles are most at risk due to potential rapid air loss during operation.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 Mack LR truck has Bridgestone M854 tires with DOT date codes 2418-2518, M860A tires with DOT date code 2518, or M864 tires with DOT date codes 2318-2418. These tires are size 425/65R22.5.
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What to do — step by step
Get Tires Inspected
Take your vehicle to Bridgestone Tire or Mack truck service centers for tire inspection and replacement if needed.
What NHTSA says to do
Mack will notify owners, instructing them to take their vehicles to Bridgestone Tire or Mack truck service centers for inspection and replacement, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0412.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 34 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V810000 (November 15, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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