2012 MACK PINNACLE (CHU) RECALL - #11V295000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : DRIVELINE
MACK TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012, CHU, CXU, GU, MRU, LEU, AND TD TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A MERITOR DRIVELINE. THE TUBING USED TO ASSEMBLE THE AFFECTED DRIVELINES HAS A NONCONFORMING SEAM WELD WITH INSUFFICIENT BONDING OF THE MATERIAL.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2012 MACK PINNACLE (CHU) |
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| Manufacturer |
MACK TRUCKS, INC |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
5/23/2011 |
| Influenced by |
MACK TRUCKS, INC |
| Owners Notified on |
7/25/2011 |
| # Affected |
584 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE |
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| Description |
MACK TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012, CHU, CXU, GU, MRU, LEU, AND TD TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A MERITOR DRIVELINE. THE TUBING USED TO ASSEMBLE THE AFFECTED DRIVELINES HAS A NONCONFORMING SEAM WELD WITH INSUFFICIENT BONDING OF THE MATERIAL. |
| Consequences |
THIS CAN RESULT IN SEAM WELD FRACTURE WHEN TORQUE IS APPLIED. ONCE THE TUBE SEAM WELD IS FRACTURED, THE DRIVELINE MAY BECOME INOPERABLE WHICH MAY RESULT IN A DISABLED VEHICLE OR DEBRIS FROM THE DRIVELINE MAY FALL ON THE ROADWAY, BOTH OF WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVELINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 25, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586. |
| Notes |
MACK TRUCKS RECALL NO. SC0353.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 |
2012 MACK PINNACLE (CHU) Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS, AUTOMATIC
2012 MACK PINNACLE (CHU) Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, LINKAGES
2012 MACK PINNACLE (CHU) Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2012 MACK PINNACLE (CHU) Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL, FLASHER UNIT
2012 MACK PINNACLE (CHU) Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2012 MACK PINNACLE (CHU) Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, DRIVESHAFT
2012 MACK PINNACLE (CHU) Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
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