Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V099000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V099000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Affecting model year 2012-2016 granite (gu), pinnacle (chu, cxu), terrapro (leu, mru), titan (td), and lr trucks manufactured from september 1, 2011, through september 8, 2015 Includes 33,981 affected units, Driveshaft may Disconnect, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2012-2016 granite (gu), pinnacle (chu, cxu), terrapro (leu, mru), titan (td), and lr trucks manufactured from september 1, 2011, through september 8, 2015

Defect Summary

Mack trucks, inc. (mack) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 granite (gu), pinnacle (chu, cxu), terrapro (leu, mru), titan (td), and lr trucks manufactured from september 1, 2011, through september 8, 2015. the cap nut that retains the interaxle driveshaft yoke to the rear axle input shaft may loosen.

Corrective Action

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cap nut. the input shaft threads will be inspected for damage. any damaged input shaft will be replaced. these repairs will be performed free of charge. an interim notice was sent to owners on april 25, 2016. the recall began on june 7, 2016. owners may contact mack customer service at 1-610-709-2131. mack's recall campaign number for this recall is sc0399.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V099000
Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2016-02-19T00:00:00
Subject: Driveshaft may disconnect
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 33,981

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC0399
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mack trucks, inc. (mack) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 granite (gu), pinnacle (chu, cxu), terrapro (leu, mru), titan (td), and lr trucks manufactured from september 1, 2011, through september 8, 2015. the cap nut that retains the interaxle driveshaft yoke to the rear axle input shaft may loosen.
Consequence Summary: If he cap nut loosens and falls off, the yoke can separate from the axle input shaft and allow the drive shaft to disconnect, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Mack will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cap nut. the input shaft threads will be inspected for damage. any damaged input shaft will be replaced. these repairs will be performed free of charge. an interim notice was sent to owners on april 25, 2016. the recall began on june 7, 2016. owners may contact mack customer service at 1-610-709-2131. mack's recall campaign number for this recall is sc0399.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 62.06

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SID: row-km38~934e-mrhd
NHTSA ID: 16V099000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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