2011 MACK PINNACLE (CHU) RECALL - #11V209000
RECALL FOR TRAILER HITCHES : FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2011 MACK PINNACLE (CHU) |
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| Manufacturer |
MACK TRUCKS, INC |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/2008 - 7/30/2010 |
| Recalled on |
4/1/2011 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
5/30/2011 |
| # Affected |
808 |
| Recalled for |
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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 action |
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. |
| 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 . |
| See also |
2011 MACK PINNACLE (CHU) Recall for VISIBILITY
2011 MACK PINNACLE (CHU) Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS, AUTOMATIC
2011 MACK PINNACLE (CHU) Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
2011 MACK PINNACLE (CHU) Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2011 MACK PINNACLE (CHU) Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL, FLASHER UNIT
2011 MACK PINNACLE (CHU) Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
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