11V209Vehicle

MACK TRUCKS, INC recall 11V209

Safety Recall

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Manufacturer: MACK TRUCKS, INC
Units affected: 808
Recall opened: Mar 31, 2011
Owner notification: May 30, 2011
Manufacturer campaign: SC0351
Type: Vehicle

This recall resulted from an investigation: PE10042: Failing 5th wheel attachment bolts

Affected vehicles (4)

MACK CHU2009–2010
MACK CXU2009–2010
MACK PINNACLE (CHU)2011
MACK PINNACLE (CXU)2011

Component / system

TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Defect

MACK TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 CHU AND CXU HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2008 THROUGH JULY 2010. THERE MAY BE AN INTERFERENCE WITH THE BOLTS USED TO SECURE THE FIFTH WHEEL TO THE FRAME THAT CAN PREVENT THE BOLTS FROM BEING TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION.

Risk / consequence

THE BOLTS MAY FAIL AND COULD RESULT IN THE FIFTH WHEEL COMING LOOSE CAUSING THE TRAILER TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRACTOR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE BOLTS AS REQUIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 30, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-866-1177.

Source: NHTSA campaign 11V209000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.