2015 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 |
2015 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 |
2015 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2015 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2015 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2015 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2015 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) Recall for FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
2015 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) Recall for SEAT BELTS
2015 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2015 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) Recall for ENGINE
2015 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) Recall for PARKING BRAKE, DRIVELINE, HYDRAULIC, ACTUATOR
2015 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
2015 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC, CHAMBER
2015 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, DRIVESHAFT
2015 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
2015 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
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