Recall 15V139000: 2012–2015 Mack Pinnacle (cxu)
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 11, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 262
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Mack Trucks, Inc (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 CXU trucks manufactured February 4, 2011, to December 23, 2014, and equipped with an air release fifth wheel latch. The affected vehicles have a switch to release the fifth wheel latch that may invertently be pushed and cause the trailer to unintentionally disconnect from the tractor after the parking brake has been released.
The risk
An inadvertent decoupling of the trailer from the tractor may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will install a secondary action that operators will need to activate before the fifth wheel will release, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2015. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Mack's number for this recall is SC0390.
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.
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V139000
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC0390
- Manufacturer
- Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Owner letters
- May 6, 2015
- Components
- Trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly (Body & Structure)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology