2011 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) RECALL - #11V461000
RECALL FOR TRAILER HITCHES : FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
MACK TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 CXU TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 1, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011. DURING THE COUPLING PROCESS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE DRIVER TO PARTIALLY CLOSE THE FIFTH WHEEL LOCK AND IF SOLELY RELYING ON A TUG TEST (PULL TEST), THE DRIVER MAY THINK THAT THE FIFTH WHEEL LOCK IS PROPERLY COUPLED TO THE TRAILER KING PIN WHEN IN FACT IT IS NOT PROPERLY COUPLED.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2011 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) |
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| Manufacturer |
MACK TRUCKS, INC |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/2010 - 1/31/2011 |
| Recalled on |
9/7/2011 |
| Influenced by |
MACK TRUCKS, INC |
| Owners Notified on |
12/7/2011 |
| # Affected |
113 |
| Recalled for |
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
MACK TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 CXU TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 1, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011. DURING THE COUPLING PROCESS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE DRIVER TO PARTIALLY CLOSE THE FIFTH WHEEL LOCK AND IF SOLELY RELYING ON A TUG TEST (PULL TEST), THE DRIVER MAY THINK THAT THE FIFTH WHEEL LOCK IS PROPERLY COUPLED TO THE TRAILER KING PIN WHEN IN FACT IT IS NOT PROPERLY COUPLED. |
| Consequences |
IF THE DRIVER DRIVES AWAY WITH A TRAILER THAT IS NOT PROPERLY COUPLED, THE TRAILER CAN COME LOOSE AND POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
MACK TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOCK BAR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-866-1177. |
| Notes |
MACK TRUCKS' SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS SC0358.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 (CXU) Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2011 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) Recall for VISIBILITY
2011 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2011 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS, AUTOMATIC
2011 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
2011 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, AIR
2011 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2011 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2011 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL, FLASHER UNIT
2011 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
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