2011 Mack Pinnacle (chu) Recalls
All 2011 Mack Pinnacle (chu) recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.October 13th, 2015
Recalled Component
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Recall Date
October 13th, 2015
October 13th, 2015
Units Effected
448
448
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V644000
Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC0395
Manufactured Begin Date: September 20th, 2010
Manufactured End Date: June 17th, 2013
Date of Owner Notification: November 18th, 2015
Defect Summary:
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Pinnacle (CHU and CXU) trucks manufactured September 10, 2010, to June 17, 2013. The affected trucks are equipped with Fontaine Ultra LT Fifth Wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, have a locking mechanism that may fail to operate or to properly engage. Consequence Summary:
If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash. Corrective Summary:
Mack will notify owners, and Fontaine dealers will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2015. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0395. Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
April 23rd, 2014
Recalled Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
Recall Date
April 23rd, 2014
April 23rd, 2014
Units Effected
44,047
44,047
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V208000
Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC0379
Manufactured Begin Date: February 28th, 2006
Manufactured End Date: November 8th, 2013
Date of Owner Notification: July 25th, 2014
Defect Summary:
Mack Trucks Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 CHU, CXU, and MRU, 2007 CT and CV, 2008-2014 GU, and 2011-2014 LEU, and TD trucks manufactured February 28, 2006, through November 8, 2013, and equipped Hamsar Electronic Flasher. The hazard warning lights may fail. Consequence Summary:
A failure of the hazard warning lights could reduce the trucks visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Corrective Summary:
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic flasher unit, free of charge. The recall will begin by mid-June 2014. Interim letters went out to owners on June 23, 2014. The recall began on July 25, 2014. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-866-298-6586. Mack's number for this recall is SC0379. Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
February 28th, 2014
Recalled Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Recall Date
February 28th, 2014
February 28th, 2014
Units Effected
70,208
70,208
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V078000
Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC0375
Manufactured Begin Date: June 16th, 2009
Manufactured End Date: July 8th, 2011
Date of Owner Notification: April 24th, 2014
Defect Summary:
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) notified the agency on February 20, 2014, that they are recalling certain model year 2010-2012 CHU, CXU, GU and TD vehicles manufactured from June 16, 2009, through July 8, 2011. While continuing to research the scope of the issue, Mack expanded the recall on November 18, 2014 to include certain model year 2008-2009 and 2013-2014 CHU, CXU, GU and TD vehicles manufactured from June 16, 2009, through July 8, 2011. Having completed its investigation, Mack once again expanded the recall during February 2015 to include an additional 53,780 vehicles from model years 2007 and 2015. The recall now covers model year 2007-2015 includes CHU, CXU, GU and TD vehicles produced October 13, 2006, through October 3, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Electronic Power Distribution Module (EPDM) may be contaminated from water leaks in, and around, the windshield. If exposed to water leaks, contaminants such as road salts may deposit on the EPDM. Consequence Summary:
Deposits of contaminants may result in the circuits being bridged, creating a high resistance short, increasing the risk of a fire. Corrective Summary:
Mack has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the EPDM. If contamination has occurred, dealers will replace the EPDM and address the leak, free of charge. Owners of model year 2010-2012 CHU, CXU, GU and TD vehicles were initially notified April 24, 2014. Owners affected by the recall expansions were notified in February 2015. Owners may contact Mack Trucks at 1-336-393-2000. Mack's number for this recall is SC0375. Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
July 25th, 2011
Recalled Component
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE
Recall Date
July 25th, 2011
July 25th, 2011
Units Effected
475
475
NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V370000
Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC0355
Manufactured Begin Date: July 12th, 2010
Manufactured End Date: July 23rd, 2010
Date of Owner Notification: August 29th, 2011
Defect Summary:
MACK TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 CHU, CXU AND GU HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 12, 2010, THROUGH JULY 23, 2010 FOR A POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE WELD ON THE SHAFT THAT THE CLUTCH PEDAL ATTACHES TO. Consequence Summary:
IF THE WELD FAILS, THE PEDAL SHAFT MAY WORK ITS WAY LOOSE AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE CLUTCH PEDAL TO FALL TO THE FLOOR, WHICH WOULD LIMIT THE DRIVER'S CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLUTCH PEDAL SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 29, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-866-1177. Recall Notes:
MACK TRUCKS SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS SC0355.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
May 6th, 2011
Recalled Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS:AUTOMATIC
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS:AUTOMATIC
Recall Date
May 6th, 2011
May 6th, 2011
Units Effected
1,524
1,524
NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V272000
Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC0352
Manufactured Begin Date: October 15th, 2010
Manufactured End Date: January 31st, 2011
Date of Owner Notification: August 12th, 2011
Defect Summary:
MACK TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 CHU, CXU, GU, LEU AND MRU TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 15, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH GUNITE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS. DUE TO AN INCOMPLETE "KNITTING" OF THE IRON AT THE TIME OF CASTING, INADEQUATE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSING CAN OCCUR, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE HOUSING TO BREAK AT THE HANDLE UNDER NORMAL OPERATING LOADS. Consequence Summary:
SLACK ADJUSTERS WITH THIS FLOW NOTCH COULD CRACK UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Corrective Summary:
MACK TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT SLACK ADJUSTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 24, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586. Recall Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
April 1st, 2011
Recalled Component
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Recall Date
April 1st, 2011
April 1st, 2011
Units Effected
808
808
NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V209000
Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC0351
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 2008
Manufactured End Date: July 30th, 2010
Date of Owner Notification: May 30th, 2011
Defect Summary:
MACK TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 CHU AND CXU HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2008 THROUGH JULY 2010. THERE MAY BE AN INTERFERENCE WITH THE BOLTS USED TO SECURE THE FIFTH WHEEL TO THE FRAME THAT CAN PREVENT THE BOLTS FROM BEING TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION. Consequence Summary:
THE BOLTS MAY FAIL AND COULD RESULT IN THE FIFTH WHEEL COMING LOOSE CAUSING THE TRAILER TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRACTOR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE BOLTS AS REQUIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 30, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-866-1177. Recall Notes:
MACK TRUCKS RECALL NO. SC0351.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
November 2nd, 2010
Recalled Component
VISIBILITY
VISIBILITY
Recall Date
November 2nd, 2010
November 2nd, 2010
Units Effected
21
21
NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V537000
Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC0347
Manufactured Begin Date: July 13th, 2010
Manufactured End Date: August 31st, 2010
Date of Owner Notification: February 2nd, 2011
Defect Summary:
MACK TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CHU AND CXU, HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 13, 2010, THROUGH AUGUST 13, 2010, WITHOUT REAR MUD FLAP HANGER BRACKETS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE REAR CONSPICUITY TREATMENT TYPICALLY FOUND ON THE MUD FLAP HANGER BRACKETS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE ALTERNATE POSITIONS AS ALLOWED IN THE REGULATION ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED WITHOUT REAR MUD FLAP HANGER BRACKETS. Consequence Summary:
LACK OF REFLECTORS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED VISIBILITY OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL CONSPICUITY TREATMENT AS REQUIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-866-1177. Recall Notes:
MACK TRUCKS SAFETY RECALL NO. SC0347.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
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