2013 MACK PINNACLE (CHU) RECALL - #16V099000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : DRIVELINE : DRIVESHAFT
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Granite (GU), Pinnacle (CHU, CXU), TerraPro (LEU, MRU), Titan (TD), and LR trucks manufactured from September 1, 2011, through September 8, 2015. The cap nut that retains the interaxle driveshaft yoke to the rear axle input shaft may loosen.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2013 MACK PINNACLE (CHU) |
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| Manufacturer |
Mack Trucks, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/2011 - 9/8/2015 |
| Recalled on |
2/19/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Mack Trucks, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
6/7/2016 |
| # Affected |
33,981 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
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| Description |
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Granite (GU), Pinnacle (CHU, CXU), TerraPro (LEU, MRU), Titan (TD), and LR trucks manufactured from September 1, 2011, through September 8, 2015. The cap nut that retains the interaxle driveshaft yoke to the rear axle input shaft may loosen. |
| Consequences |
If he cap nut loosens and falls off, the yoke can separate from the axle input shaft and allow the drive shaft to disconnect, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cap nut. The input shaft threads will be inspected for damage. Any damaged input shaft will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on April 25, 2016. The recall began on June 7, 2016. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-610-709-2131. Mack's recall campaign number for this recall is SC0399. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2013 MACK PINNACLE (CHU) Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2013 MACK PINNACLE (CHU) Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
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