Mack Trucks, Inc is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 CXU trucks manufactured February 4
— Recall Campaign #15V139000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 262 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
15V139000
| Manufacturer: | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 11, 2015 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 15V139000 |
| Units affected: | 262 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.