Defect Description For Recall
Mack Trucks Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011-2012 Chu, Cxu, Gu, Leu And Mru Trucks Manufactured From October 15, 2010, Through January 31, 2011, And Equipped With Gunite Automatic Slack Adjusters. Due To An Incomplete “Knitting” Of The Iron At The Time Of Casting, Inadequate Structural Integrity Of The Slack Adjuster Housing Can Occur, Which Could Cause The Housing To Break At The Handle Under Normal Operating Loads.
Make Of Vehicle
MACK
Model Of Vehicle
PINNACLE (CXU)
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
11V272000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Slack Adjusters:Automatic
Effect Of Defect
Slack Adjusters With This Flow Notch Could Crack Under Normal Braking Conditions Causing Loss Of Braking Which Could Result In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Mack Trucks Will Notify Owners And Dealers Will Replace The Subject Slack Adjusters Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On August 24, 2011. Owners May Contact Mack Trucks At 1-800-528-6586.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20101015
End Of Manufacture
20110131
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1524
Date Owners Notified
20110812
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Date Report Received
20110503
Make Campaign Number
SC0352