2012 MACK PINNACLE (CXU); 2011 MACK PINNACLE (CXU)
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Mack Trucks is recalling certain 2011-2012 CXU trucks manufactured between May 1, 2010, and January 31, 2011. During the coupling process, the fifth wheel lock can be partially closed in a way that appears properly coupled during a pull test, but is not actually fully engaged with the trailer's king pin. If a driver pulls away with an improperly coupled trailer, the trailer can come loose and cause a vehicle crash.
Mack Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock bar at no charge. The recall began on December 7, 2011. Affected consumers should contact Mack Trucks at 1-800-866-1177.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
IF THE DRIVER DRIVES AWAY WITH A TRAILER THAT IS NOT PROPERLY COUPLED, THE TRAILER CAN COME LOOSE AND POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
MACK TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOCK BAR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-866-1177.
MACK TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 CXU TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 1, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011. DURING THE COUPLING PROCESS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE DRIVER TO PARTIALLY CLOSE THE FIFTH WHEEL LOCK AND IF SOLELY RELYING ON A TUG TEST (PULL TEST), THE DRIVER MAY THINK THAT THE FIFTH WHEEL LOCK IS PROPERLY COUPLED TO THE TRAILER KING PIN WHEN IN FACT IT IS NOT PROPERLY COUPLED.
Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.