Mack recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2013 Pinnacle (CXU) trucks manufactured April 16, 2012, to May 4, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with certain Meritor FF967 non-drive front steer axles that may have been incorrectly heat treated.
What could happen
The improperly heat treated axles may fracture, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles for specific heat code serial numbers. The affected axles will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2016. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0404.
Vehicles covered
- Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) 2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V456000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 22, 2016
- Owners notified
- Aug 1, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 64
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 16, 2012 to May 4, 2012
- Part
- Suspension › Front; Steering
- Maker's own recall number
- SC0404
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to 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.