2012 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) RECALL - #15V139000
RECALL FOR TRAILER HITCHES : FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Mack Trucks, Inc (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 CXU trucks manufactured February 4, 2011, to December 23, 2014, and equipped with an air release fifth wheel latch. The affected vehicles have a switch to release the fifth wheel latch that may invertently be pushed and cause the trailer to unintentionally disconnect from the tractor after the parking brake has been released.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2012 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) |
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| Manufacturer |
Mack Trucks, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
2/4/2011 - 12/23/2014 |
| Recalled on |
3/11/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Mack Trucks, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/6/2015 |
| # Affected |
262 |
| Recalled for |
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
Mack Trucks, Inc (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 CXU trucks manufactured February 4, 2011, to December 23, 2014, and equipped with an air release fifth wheel latch. The affected vehicles have a switch to release the fifth wheel latch that may invertently be pushed and cause the trailer to unintentionally disconnect from the tractor after the parking brake has been released. |
| Consequences |
An inadvertent decoupling of the trailer from the tractor may increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will install a secondary action that operators will need to activate before the fifth wheel will release, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2015. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Mack's number for this recall is SC0390. |
| 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 |
2012 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS, AUTOMATIC
2012 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE
2012 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2012 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, LINKAGES
2012 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, AIR
2012 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2012 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2012 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL, FLASHER UNIT
2012 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2012 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, DRIVESHAFT
2012 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
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