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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 13V153000

2013 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) | 2012 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) | 2011 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) — Parking brake: conventional: air

Published April 22, 2013 · Recall initiated: April 22, 2013

Summary

NHTSA records recall 13V153000, published April 22, 2013. Recalling firm: Mack Trucks, Inc.; 2013 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) | 2012 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) | 2011 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) — Parking brake: conventional: air.

What's the hazard

Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 CXU trucks manufactured November 23, 2010, through March 19, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with an MGM Type 24 J-series piston parking brake chamber. In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.

What to do

Mack Trucks will notify owners and the brake chambers will be replaced as needed, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or before, June 17, 2013. Owners may contact Mack at 1-800-866-1177. Mack Truck's campaign recall number is SC0369.

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Recall details

Brand
MACK
Model
PINNACLE (CXU)
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Lot
2013 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) | 2012 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) | 2011 MACK PINNACLE (CXU)
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2013 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) | 2012 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) | 2011 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) — Parking brake: conventional: air recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V153000 on April 22, 2013. Reported hazard: Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 CXU trucks manufactured November 23, 2010, through March 19, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with an MGM Type 24 J-series piston parking brake chamber. In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.

What should I do if I have this product?

Mack Trucks will notify owners and the brake chambers will be replaced as needed, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or before, June 17, 2013. Owners may contact Mack at 1-800-866-1177. Mack Truck's campaign recall number is SC0369.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MACK. Model: PINNACLE (CXU).

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)