2012 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) | 2014 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) | 2013 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) | 2015 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) — Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
Published March 11, 2015 · Recall initiated: March 11, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V139000, published March 11, 2015. Recalling firm: Mack Trucks, Inc.; 2012 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) | 2014 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) | 2013 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) | 2015 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) — Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MACK
- Model
- PINNACLE (CXU)
- Manufacturer
- Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Lot
- 2012 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) | 2014 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) | 2013 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) | 2015 MACK PINNACLE (CXU)
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) | 2014 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) | 2013 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) | 2015 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) — Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V139000 on March 11, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MACK. Model: PINNACLE (CXU).