Recalls for your 2017 Mack Pinnacle (cxu)

Recalls for 2017 Mack Pinnacle (cxu)

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DEFECT #1 - TIRES:TREAD/BELT


Posted on: 2016-10-06
Description
Mack trucks, inc.  (mack) is recalling certain model year 2017 pinnacle chu and cxu trucks manufactured march 9, 2016, to may 19, 2016 and equipped with goodyear g399a lhs 295/75r22.5 lrg tires.  The tires on the affected vehicles may have cured improperly causing an incomplete adhesion, possibly resulting in a partial tread separation.

Consequence
Partial tread separation can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires.  If the tires are of the suspected lot, they will be replaced, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin october 31, 2016.  Owners may contact mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177.  Mack's number for this recall is sc0405.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - TIRES:TREAD/BELT


Posted on: 2016-10-06
Description
Mack trucks, inc.  (mack) is recalling certain model year 2017 pinnacle chu and cxu trucks manufactured march 9, 2016, to may 19, 2016 and equipped with goodyear g399a lhs 295/75r22.5 lrg tires.  The tires on the affected vehicles may have cured improperly causing an incomplete adhesion, possibly resulting in a partial tread separation.

Consequence
Partial tread separation can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Mack will notify owners, and goodyear dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge.  The recall began on november 7, 2016.  Owners may contact mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177, or goodyear customer service at 1-800-592-3267.  Mack's number for this recall is sc0405.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #3 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB


Posted on: 2016-12-23
Description
Mack trucks, inc.  (mack) is recalling certain model year 2012, 2014-2015 and 2017 granite (gu), 2012-2017 pinnacle (chu, cxu), and 2013-2015 and 2017 titan (td) trucks manufactured january 7, 2011, to september 29, 2016.  The affected vehicles were built with front wheel hubs that cannot support the gross axle weight rating of the front axle.

Consequence
Overloaded front wheel hubs can result in premature failure of the hubs, bearings, and the related components, which can cause the front hub assembly to separate from the front axle.  Because of this, the driver may lose control of the vehicle or parts may be dropped on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hub assemblies, free of charge.  The recall began on february 16, 2017.  Owners may contact mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177.  Mack's number for this recall is sc0406.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #4 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB


Posted on: 2016-12-23
Description
Mack trucks, inc.  (mack) is recalling certain model year 2012, 2014-2015 and 2017 granite (gu), 2012-2017 pinnacle (chu, cxu), and 2013-2015 and 2017 titan (td) trucks manufactured january 7, 2011, to september 29, 2016.  The affected vehicles were built with front wheel hubs that cannot support the gross axle weight rating of the front axle.

Consequence
Overloaded front wheel hubs can result in premature failure of the hubs, bearings, and the related components, which can cause the front hub assembly to separate from the front axle.  Because of this, the driver may lose control of the vehicle or parts may be dropped on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hub assemblies, free of charge.  The recall began on february 16, 2017.  Owners may contact mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177.  Mack's number for this recall is sc0406.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.