2011 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) | 2012 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) — Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
Published September 7, 2011 · Recall initiated: September 1, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V461000, published September 7, 2011 and initiated September 1, 2011. Recalling firm: Mack Trucks, Inc.; 2011 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) | 2012 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) — Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MACK
- Model
- PINNACLE (CXU)
- Manufacturer
- Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Lot
- 2011 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) | 2012 MACK PINNACLE (CXU)
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) | 2012 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) — Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V461000 on September 7, 2011. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MACK. Model: PINNACLE (CXU).