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2011-2014 Mack Pinnacle (Chu) and Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) recall: fifth wheel assembly

Mack Trucks, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 13, 2015. It covers about 448 vehicles.

vehicles affected
448
reported
Oct 13, 2015
owners notified
Nov 18, 2015

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 15V644000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2014 Mack Pinnacle (Chu) and Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) fifth wheel assembly?

Yes. Recall 15V644000, reported on October 13, 2015, covers about 448 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V644000?

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.

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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