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2014 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) recall: diesel

Mack Trucks, Inc. reported this safety recall on December 20, 2013. It covers about 35 vehicles.

vehicles affected
35
reported
Dec 20, 2013
owners notified
Feb 20, 2014

Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel

What is wrong
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2014 CXU tractor trailers manufactured June 21, 2013, through October 4, 2013 and equipped with an automatic over-speed protection system. In the affected vehicles, the protection system, designed to monitor diesel engine speed and shutdown the engine should it rev excessively, may be wired incorrectly and may not operate as designed.
Risk
Without a system to control the engine speed, if airborne hydrocarbons (combustible vapors) enter through the air intake, excessive engine speed may result in a catastrophic engine failure and/or engine fire.
Remedy
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will correct the system wiring, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2014. Owners may contact Mack Trucks at 1‑336‑393‑2000. Mack's number for this recall is SC0374.

Recall number 13V641000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 13V641000

Is there a recall on the 2014 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) diesel?

Yes. Recall 13V641000, reported on December 20, 2013, covers about 35 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V641000?

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will correct the system wiring, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2014. Owners may contact Mack Trucks at 1‑336‑393‑2000. Mack's number for this recall is SC0374.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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