Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V644000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V644000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Affecting model year 2011-2014 pinnacle (chu and cxu) trucks manufactured september 10, 2010, to june 17, 2013 Includes 448 affected units, Fifth Wheel Locking Mechanism may not Engage, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2011-2014 pinnacle (chu and cxu) trucks manufactured september 10, 2010, to june 17, 2013

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V644000
Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2015-10-13T00:00:00
Subject: Fifth wheel locking mechanism may not engage
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 448

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC0395
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 21.88

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NHTSA ID: 15V644000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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