2012 MACK PINNACLE (CHU) RECALL - #12V308000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER : LINKAGES
MACK IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHU, CXU, AND GU VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 10, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 17, 2011. HARDWARE USED TO SECURE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE TO THE WIPER MOTOR MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY TORQUED, AND MAY CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE TO DETACH FROM THE WIPER MOTOR. AS A RESULT, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT FUNCTION.
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 |
10/10/2011 - 11/17/2011 |
| Recalled on |
7/2/2012 |
| Influenced by |
MACK TRUCKS, INC |
| Owners Notified on |
8/22/2012 |
| # Affected |
1,174 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES |
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| Description |
MACK IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHU, CXU, AND GU VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 10, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 17, 2011. HARDWARE USED TO SECURE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE TO THE WIPER MOTOR MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY TORQUED, AND MAY CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE TO DETACH FROM THE WIPER MOTOR. AS A RESULT, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT FUNCTION. |
| Consequences |
IF THIS OCCURS, UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY WILL BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
MACK WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND REPLACE THE HARDWARE ON AFFECTED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 22, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-866-1177. |
| Notes |
MACK?S RECALL NUMBER IS SC0364.CUSTOMERS MAY 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 POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE
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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