Mack recall: Trailer hitches
What is wrong
Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 cxu trucks manufactured from may 1, 2010, through january 31, 2011. During the coupling process, it is possible for the driver to partially close the fifth wheel lock and if solely relying on a tug test (pull test), the driver may think that the fifth wheel lock is properly coupled to the trailer king pin when in fact it is not properly coupled.
What could happen
If the driver drives away with a trailer that is not properly coupled, the trailer can come loose and potentially result in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Mack trucks will notify owners and dealers will replace the lock bar free of charge. The safety recall began on december 7, 2011. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-866-1177.
Vehicles covered
- Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) 2011–2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V461000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mack Trucks, Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 1, 2011
- Owners notified
- Dec 7, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 113
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 1, 2010 to Jan 31, 2011
- Part
- Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- SC0358
Notes
Mack trucks' safety recall number is sc0358.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: Wheels Jun 2, 2021
- Mack recall: Electronic stability control (esc) Apr 1, 2021
- Mack recall: Suspension Aug 21, 2019
- Mack recall: Exterior lighting Mar 18, 2019
- Mack recall: Service brakes, air Feb 21, 2019
- Mack recall: Visibility Jan 24, 2019
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.