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Mack Granite (Gu) warranty claim denied?
391 manufacturer communications on file
4 warranty extensions / campaigns 2007–2025 model years covered
If your dealer recently denied a warranty claim on your Mack Granite (GU), it helps to know the full picture before accepting that answer as final. Manufacturers are required to file service bulletins and owner notifications with NHTSA, and for this model there are 391 such documents on record — including four formal warranty extensions covering the Fuel Control Module (U111) and Pre-SCR NOx Sensor (U112, U113), as well as the EGR Cooler (U114). Other documented issues on file include an emissions recall for SCR replacement, a service campaign addressing hood insulation, a technical bulletin on clutch/flywheel housing oil leaks and burning smells, and a common-rail fuel system electrical fault bulletin covering 2017–2024 model years.
A denial letter doesn't always reflect every piece of documentation available about your vehicle's known issues. Dealers sometimes deny claims that, when supported with the right manufacturer records and service history, are eligible for reconsideration. ClaimRight reviews your denial alongside the manufacturer's own filings to see whether a documented defect applies to your situation, and explains what options may be available. A free assessment carries no obligation and costs nothing unless we help recover value on your behalf.
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What Mack has documented for the Granite (Gu)
Filed with NHTSA by the manufacturer. Warranty extensions are the strongest signal — the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and extending coverage for it.
2023-09-28 · U111 202309
Warranty extension Owner Notification Letter, Extended Warranty Coverage U111. The Fuel Control Module is the component provided coverage under this warranty extension.
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2023-09-28 · U112 202309
Warranty extension Owner Notification Letter, Extended Warranty Coverage U112. The Pre-SCR NOx Sensor is the component provided coverage under this warranty extension.
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2023-09-28 · U113 202309
Warranty extension Owner Notification Letter, Extended Warranty Coverage U113. The Pre-SCR NOx Sensor is the component provided coverage under this warranty extension.
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2023-09-28 · U114 202309
Warranty extension Owner Notification Letter, Extended Warranty Coverage U114. The EGR Cooler is the component provided coverage under this warranty extension.
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2024-11-14 · CBR-997 202411
Vehicles may present with oil leak coming from the clutch/flywheel housing and observation of burned clutch smell or clutch slipping. These symptoms can be mistaken as a crankshaft...
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2024-09-20 · CBR-570 202409
CBR: US17 GHG Common Rail Fuel System Component Electrical Faults - Model Year 2017 To 2024
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2024-09-16 · CBR-731 202409
CBR: Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) Model D or F (mDrive and I-Shift, AMT-D, AMT-F) - Transmission Oil Leakage From Transmission Input Shaft Seal Or Output Shaft Seal - US10 A...
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2024-09-13 · CBR-407 202409
CBR: To correct the MID136 SID 66 FMI 7 fault code the latest Bendix VCP fi le will need to be downloaded.
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2024-09-10 · CBR-471 202409
CBR: The procedure to eliminate the Mack Chassis "Air Restriction Light On" seen in the cluster is to confirm that the parameter YYT is set to "Enable" with Premium Tech Tool.
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2024-08-28 · CBR-343 202408
CBR: Mack chassis with an mDRIVE transmission, there have been reports of complete shift assemblies and TECUs being replaced due to technicians being unable to pinpoint the source...
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2024-08-13 · CBR-523 202408
CBR: Overhead Wear Overview - Model Year2018 To Current (Common Rail Fuel System ONLY)
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2024-08-13 · CBR-561 202408
CBR: 11L, 13L, And 16L Engine Oil Analysis Specifications - US10 And Newer Emissions
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2024-08-06 · CBR-2391 202408
CBR: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U010187- Lost Communication With TECU
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2024-05-28 · M0303 202405
Emission Recall: Mack Trucks has determined that certain vehicles equipped with a model year (“MY”) 2017-2018 MP8 VGT engines may not meet California and Federal Regulations (CARB)...
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2024-05-28 · M0310 202405
Emission Recall: Mack Trucks has identified that the Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) system in certain vehicles equipped with the MY 2017 or 2018 MP8 (13L VGT) engine are not me...
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2024-05-02 · CBR-2139 202405
CBR: Vehicles built with an 11 liter engine may experience a complaint of excessive fuel in the oil. It is possible that the source of the fuel is the rear fuel galley plug in the...
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2024-04-22 · CBR-1008 202404
CBR: Equipped With An Automated Manual Transmission Model D or F ( AMT-D, AMT-F, mDrive) Missing X1 Value In VDA And Default Settings Guidelines, ParameterP1AOB; Fault Code P1052-5...
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2024-04-02 · CBR-2360 202404
CBR: Chassis Equipped With VECU5 Active Datalink/Communication Faults For Multiple Modules; ABS And SRS Communication Faults
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Common questions
Why was my Mack Granite warranty claim denied if there are known issues on file?
Dealers evaluate claims individually and don't always reference every manufacturer bulletin or extension when making a decision. A denial can happen even when a documented defect, like those covered under extended warranty coverage for components such as the EGR cooler or NOx sensors, may be relevant to your vehicle's symptoms. Reviewing the denial against available manufacturer records can clarify whether reconsideration is worth pursuing.
What are NHTSA warranty extensions and service campaigns?
These are formal notices manufacturers file when they extend coverage for a specific component beyond the standard warranty, often due to a pattern of early failures. For the Mack Granite (GU), four such extensions exist, covering the Fuel Control Module, Pre-SCR NOx Sensor, and EGR Cooler. They don't guarantee any individual claim's outcome, but they do establish that the manufacturer has acknowledged certain defects.
Can a denied warranty claim be reopened or appealed?
In many cases, yes — denials aren't always the end of the process. Providing additional documentation, such as service records, repair history, or manufacturer bulletins relevant to your vehicle's issue, can sometimes support a request for reconsideration. Each situation is different, so a review of your specific denial letter and vehicle history is the best starting point before deciding how to proceed.
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