Mack Pinnacle (Chu) recalls

What is wrong

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Anthem, Granite, and Pinnacle vehicles. The hubcap compression spring can cause the hubcap to separate.

Risk

A separated hubcap can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will remove the hubcap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2021. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1‑800‑866‑1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0425.

Recall number 21V416000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Anthem (AN), Granite (GR/GU), and Pinnacle (CHU/CXU/PI) vehicles equipped with "camelback" rear suspension and electronic stability control. The vehicles may not stay in their lane at certain speeds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."

Risk

A vehicle that drifts out of its lane increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle control units, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2021. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1‑800‑866‑1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0423.

Recall number 21V233000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2020 Anthem (AN), Granite (GR), and Pinnacle (PI) vehicles. The castle nuts and cotter pins used to connect the steering drag link to the pitman arm and steering arm may have not been correctly installed, potentially causing separation of the drag link.

Risk

If the drag link separates, loss of steering control my occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drag link attachment points, repairing them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 14, 2020. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1‑800‑866‑1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0420.

Recall number 19V896000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2020 Anthem and Pinnacle trucks. The conspicuity reflectors at the back of the cab may be blocked by the exhaust system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."

Risk

If the reflectors are blocked, the vehicle's visibility to other drivers may be reduced, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Mack has notified owners, and dealers will install additional reflectors on the back of the cab, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1‑800‑866‑1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0418.

Recall number 19V209000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Mack Trucks Inc. (Mack) is recalling one 2014 Pinnacle (CXU) vehicle and certain 2018-2019 Mack Anthem (AN) vehicles equipped with air brake supply tanks that have an air volume amount ranging from 70% to 96% of the amount required by the regulation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Risk

The undersized air brake supply reservoir may provide an insufficient air supply to properly operate the brakes during repetitive brake applications, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mack will notify owners and dealers will add an air tank to the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1‑800‑866‑1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0417.

Recall number 19V107000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mack Anthem, Granite, Pinnacle vehicles. The passenger side door down view mirror may detach from the door.

Risk

If the mirror detaches from the door, the mirror may strike another vehicle or pedestrian, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will properly attach the mirror, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1‑800‑866‑1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0416.

Recall number 19V054000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2016 Pinnacle CHU and CXU diesel trucks equipped with certain Dana steer axles. The castellated nut and cotter pin on the steer axles may not have been properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen within the steer axle.

Risk

If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2017. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1‑800‑866‑1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0408.

Recall number 17V535000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2012, 2014-2015 and 2017 Granite (GU), 2012-2017 Pinnacle (CHU, CXU), and 2013-2015 and 2017 Titan (TD) trucks manufactured January 7, 2011, to September 29, 2016. The affected vehicles were built with front wheel hubs that cannot support the gross axle weight rating of the front axle.

Risk

Overloaded front wheel hubs can result in premature failure of the hubs, bearings, and the related components, which can cause the front hub assembly to separate from the front axle. Because of this, the driver may lose control of the vehicle or parts may be dropped on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hub assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2017. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1‑800‑866‑1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0406.

Recall number 16V929000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2017 Pinnacle CHU and CXU trucks manufactured March 9, 2016, to May 19, 2016 and equipped with Goodyear G399A LHS 295/75R22.5 LRG tires. The tires on the affected vehicles may have cured improperly causing an incomplete adhesion, possibly resulting in a partial tread separation.

Risk

Partial tread separation can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mack will notify owners, and Goodyear dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1‑800‑866‑1177, or Goodyear customer service at 1‑800‑592‑3267. Mack's number for this recall is SC0405.

Recall number 16V714000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Granite (GU), Pinnacle (CHU, CXU), TerraPro (LEU, MRU), Titan (TD), and LR trucks manufactured from September 1, 2011, through September 8, 2015. The cap nut that retains the interaxle driveshaft yoke to the rear axle input shaft may loosen.

Risk

If he cap nut loosens and falls off, the yoke can separate from the axle input shaft and allow the drive shaft to disconnect, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cap nut. The input shaft threads will be inspected for damage. Any damaged input shaft will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on April 25, 2016. The recall began on June 7, 2016. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1‑610‑709‑2131. Mack's recall campaign number for this recall is SC0399.

Recall number 16V099000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Remedy

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.

Recall number 15V644000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2015 Titan (TD), model year 2014 and 2015 Pinnacle (CHU), and model years 2009-2010, 2012, and 2014-2016 Granite (GU) trucks. The chassis harness and air lines may not be properly clipped to the crossmember, which can allow the cables and air lines to fall and get twisted in the driveline.

Risk

If the electrical cables and air lines were to fall and get tangled in the driveline, it could affect the electrical system and braking system, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and properly clip the harness and air lines, free of charge. The recall began on September 30, 2015. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Mack's number for this recall is SC0393.

Recall number 15V522000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Mack Trucks Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 CHU, CXU, and MRU, 2007 CT and CV, 2008-2014 GU, and 2011-2014 LEU, and TD trucks manufactured February 28, 2006, through November 8, 2013, and equipped Hamsar Electronic Flasher. The hazard warning lights may fail.

Risk

A failure of the hazard warning lights could reduce the trucks visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic flasher unit, free of charge. The recall will begin by mid-June 2014. Interim letters went out to owners on June 23, 2014. The recall began on July 25, 2014. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1‑866‑298‑6586. Mack's number for this recall is SC0379.

Recall number 14V208000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) notified the agency on February 20, 2014, that they are recalling certain model year 2010-2012 CHU, CXU, GU and TD vehicles manufactured from June 16, 2009, through July 8, 2011. While continuing to research the scope of the issue, Mack expanded the recall on November 18, 2014 to include certain model year 2008-2009 and 2013-2014 CHU, CXU, GU and TD vehicles manufactured from June 16, 2009, through July 8, 2011. Having completed its investigation, Mack once again expanded the recall during February 2015 to include an additional 53,780 vehicles from model years 2007 and 2015. The recall now covers model year 2007-2015 includes CHU, CXU, GU and TD vehicles produced October 13, 2006, through October 3, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Electronic Power Distribution Module (EPDM) may be contaminated from water leaks in, and around, the windshield. If exposed to water leaks, contaminants such as road salts may deposit on the EPDM.

Risk

Deposits of contaminants may result in the circuits being bridged, creating a high resistance short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Mack has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the EPDM. If contamination has occurred, dealers will replace the EPDM and address the leak, free of charge. Owners of model year 2010-2012 CHU, CXU, GU and TD vehicles were initially notified April 24, 2014. Owners affected by the recall expansions were notified in February 2015. Owners may contact Mack Trucks at 1‑336‑393‑2000. Mack's number for this recall is SC0375.

Recall number 14V078000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Mack is recalling certain model year 2012 chu, cxu, and gu vehicles, manufactured from october 10, 2011, through november 17, 2011. Hardware used to secure the windshield wiper linkage to the wiper motor may not be sufficiently torqued, and may cause the windshield wiper linkage to detach from the wiper motor. As a result, the windshield wipers will not function.

Risk

If this occurs, under certain driving conditions the driver's visibility will be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mack will notify owners, and replace the hardware on affected vehicles, free of charge. The safety recall began on august 22, 2012. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1‑800‑866‑1177.

Recall number 12V308000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 chu, cxu and gu heavy trucks manufactured from july 12, 2010, through july 23, 2010 for a potentially defective weld on the shaft that the clutch pedal attaches to.

Risk

If the weld fails, the pedal shaft may work its way loose and potentially cause the clutch pedal to fall to the floor, which would limit the driver's control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the clutch pedal shaft free of charge. The safety recall began on august 29, 2011. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1‑800‑866‑1177.

Recall number 11V370000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2012, chu, cxu, gu, mru, leu, and td trucks equipped with a meritor driveline. The tubing used to assemble the affected drivelines has a nonconforming seam weld with insufficient bonding of the material.

Risk

This can result in seam weld fracture when torque is applied. Once the tube seam weld is fractured, the driveline may become inoperable which may result in a disabled vehicle or debris from the driveline may fall on the roadway, both of which can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the drivelines free of charge. The safety recall began on july 25, 2011. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1‑800‑528‑6586.

Recall number 11V295000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

Slack adjusters with this flow notch could crack under normal braking conditions causing loss of braking which could result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

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.

Recall number 11V272000 · Recall details

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.

Risk

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.

Remedy

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.

Recall number 11V209000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2011 chu and cxu, heavy trucks manufactured from july 13, 2010, through august 13, 2010, without rear mud flap hanger brackets. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the rear conspicuity treatment typically found on the mud flap hanger brackets may not have been installed in the alternate positions as allowed in the regulation on vehicles manufactured without rear mud flap hanger brackets.

Risk

Lack of reflectors could lead to reduced visibility of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and install conspicuity treatment as required free of charge. The safety recall began on february 2, 2011. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1‑800‑866‑1177.

Recall number 10V537000 · Recall details