The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·11V370000·Announced 2011-07-21

Mack Trucks Recall 2010-2011 Models for Clutch Pedal Shaft Weld Defect

Mack Trucks is recalling 475 heavy trucks from 2010-2011 due to a defective weld on the clutch pedal shaft that could cause loss of vehicle control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (clutch pedal shaft weld) that could lead to loss of vehicle control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 CHU, CXU, and GU heavy trucks manufactured between July 12, 2010, and July 23, 2010. The recall involves a potentially defective weld on the shaft to which the clutch pedal attaches.

If the weld fails, the pedal shaft may work loose and cause the clutch pedal to fall to the floor. This would limit the driver's control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects 475 vehicles.

Dealers will replace the clutch pedal shaft free of charge. The safety recall began on August 29, 2011. Owners may contact Mack Trucks at 1-800-866-1177 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MACK CHU, PINNACLE (CXU), PINNACLE (CHU), CXU
Brand
MACK
Manufacturer
MACK TRUCKS, INC
Category
Vehicle — Heavy Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
475

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • CHU
  • PINNACLE (CXU)
  • PINNACLE (CHU)
  • CXU

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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