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2012 MACK PINNACLE (CHU) Recall - Campaign #15V644000

 
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2012 MACK PINNACLE (CHU) RECALL - #15V644000

RECALL FOR TRAILER HITCHES : FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

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.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2012 MACK PINNACLE (CHU)
Manufacturer Mack Trucks, Inc.
Manufactured between 9/20/2010 - 6/17/2013
Recalled on 10/13/2015
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 11/18/2015
# Affected 448
Recalled for TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Description 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.
Consequences 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 action 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.
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.
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