Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #11V209000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V209000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 808 affected units, FIFTH WHEEL MOUNTING BOLTS, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V209000

Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2011-03-31T00:00:00

Subject: Fifth wheel mounting bolts

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 808

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC0351

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-smg4~muey~bk8f

NHTSA ID: 11V209000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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