Mack 2018 Granite Trucks: Visibility Issues May Cause Crashes
Mack is recalling 2018 Granite trucks due to electrical issues that can cause loss of lighting and windshield wipers, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact Mack for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Loss of lighting or windshield wiper function can increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Mack is recalling certain 2018 Granite trucks because an electrical problem can cause lights and windshield wipers to stop working, raising crash risk. Affected owners should get the light control module repaired for free. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225191-mack-2018-granite-trucks-visibility-issues-may-cause-crashes.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225191-mack-2018-granite-trucks-visibility-issues-may-cause-crashes · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V152000
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“Mack 2018 Granite Trucks: Visibility Issues May Cause Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225191-mack-2018-granite-trucks-visibility-issues-may-cause-crashes. Based on NHTSA recall #18V152000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V152000).
Why it’s dangerous
An electrical overload can cause the light control module (LCM) to fail, leading to loss of exterior lighting, dashboard lights, and windshield wipers. This reduces visibility and safety during rain or dark conditions.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Mack Granite trucks are affected. Drivers using these trucks without the fix may face reduced visibility and wiper failure during bad weather.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018 Granite trucks with the model code 'GU'. The recall started March 23, 2018, and Mack will notify owners directly.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Mack Customer Service
Call 1-800-866-1177 to schedule a free repair of the light control module.
What NHTSA says to do
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will replace and reprogram the LCM, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2018. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0409.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 2 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
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 #18V152000 (June 3, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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