Mack recall: Trailer hitches
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Mack Chu 2009–2010
- Mack Cxu 2009–2010
- Mack Pinnacle (Chu) 2011
- Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V209000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mack Trucks, Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 31, 2011
- Owners notified
- May 30, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 808
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Jan 1, 2008 to Jul 30, 2010
- Part
- Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- SC0351
Notes
Mack trucks recall no. Sc0351.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mack recall: Steering Nov 18, 2014
- Mack recall: Seat belts Sep 11, 2014
- Mack recall: Forward collision avoidance Sep 9, 2014
- Mack recall: Exterior lighting Apr 18, 2014
- Mack recall: Electrical system Feb 21, 2014
- Mack recall: Power train Oct 17, 2013
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.