Defect Description For Recall
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011-2014 Pinnacle (Chu And Cxu) Trucks Manufactured September 10, 2010, To June 17, 2013. The Affected Trucks Are Equipped With Fontaine Ultra Lt Fifth Wheel Connectors, Which, Due To Cumulative Damage To The Fifth Wheel And Its Locking Mechanism, Have A Locking Mechanism That May Fail To Operate Or To Properly Engage.
Make Of Vehicle
MACK
Model Of Vehicle
PINNACLE (CHU)
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
15V644000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly
Effect Of Defect
If The Fifth Wheel And Locking Mechanism Are Sufficiently Damaged, The Locking Mechanism May Fail To Operate As Intended And The Trailer May Unexpectedly Detach From The Tractor, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Mack Will Notify Owners, And Fontaine Dealers Will Replace The Fifth Wheel With An Ultra Nt Model Fifth Wheel, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On November 18, 2015. Owners May Contact Mack Customer Service At 1-800-866-1177. Mack’S Number For This Recall Is Sc0395.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20100920
End Of Manufacture
20130617
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
448
Date Owners Notified
20151118
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Date Report Received
20151013
Make Campaign Number
SC0395