2012 Mack Granite (Gu) | 2012 Mack Pinnacle (Chu) | 2012 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) — Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages
Published July 2, 2012 · Recall initiated: July 2, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V308000, published July 2, 2012. Recalling firm: Mack Trucks, Inc.; 2012 Mack Granite (Gu) | 2012 Mack Pinnacle (Chu) | 2012 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) — Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages.
What's the hazard
MACK IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHU, CXU, AND GU VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 10, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 17, 2011. HARDWARE USED TO SECURE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE TO THE WIPER MOTOR MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY TORQUED, AND MAY CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE TO DETACH FROM THE WIPER MOTOR. AS A RESULT, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT FUNCTION.
What to do
MACK WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND REPLACE THE HARDWARE ON AFFECTED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 22, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-866-1177.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MACK
- Model
- GRANITE (GU)
- Manufacturer
- Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Lot
- 2012 MACK GRANITE (GU) | 2012 MACK PINNACLE (CHU) | 2012 MACK PINNACLE (CXU)
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Mack Granite (Gu) | 2012 Mack Pinnacle (Chu) | 2012 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) — Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V308000 on July 2, 2012. Reported hazard: MACK IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHU, CXU, AND GU VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 10, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 17, 2011. HARDWARE USED TO SECURE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE TO THE WIPER MOTOR MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY TORQUED, AND MAY CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE TO DETACH FROM THE WIPER MOTOR. AS A RESULT, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT FUNCTION.
What should I do if I have this product?
MACK WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND REPLACE THE HARDWARE ON AFFECTED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 22, 2012. 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: GRANITE (GU).