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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V057000

2014 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) | 2015 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) — Service brakes, air: supply: reservoir/tank

Published February 3, 2015 · Recall initiated: February 3, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V057000, published February 3, 2015. Recalling firm: Mack Trucks, Inc.; 2014 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) | 2015 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) — Service brakes, air: supply: reservoir/tank.

What's the hazard

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 CXU trucks manufactured June 1, 2013, to November 28, 2014. These trucks may be equipped with an 88 liter air reservoir for the brakes instead of a 96 liter air reservoir. The lower volume of air may result in increased distances being needed to stop the truck. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems.

What to do

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will install a larger air brake reservoir tank, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2015. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Mack's number for this recall is SC0389.

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Recall details

Brand
MACK
Model
PINNACLE (CXU)
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Lot
2014 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) | 2015 MACK PINNACLE (CXU)
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2014 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) | 2015 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) — Service brakes, air: supply: reservoir/tank recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V057000 on February 3, 2015. Reported hazard: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 CXU trucks manufactured June 1, 2013, to November 28, 2014. These trucks may be equipped with an 88 liter air reservoir for the brakes instead of a 96 liter air reservoir. The lower volume of air may result in increased distances being needed to stop the truck. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems.

What should I do if I have this product?

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will install a larger air brake reservoir tank, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2015. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Mack's number for this recall is SC0389.

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)