The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V153000·Announced 2013-04-22

Mack Pinnacle Trucks Recalled for Parking Brake Leak Fire Risk

Mack Trucks is recalling 2011-2013 Pinnacle CXU trucks because a parking brake leak may cause overheating and fire.

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 (brake system) where the source explicitly states that overheated components could result in a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Pinnacle (CXU) trucks manufactured between November 23, 2010, and March 19, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with an MGM Type 24 J-series piston parking brake chamber.

In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure, allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. This brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components, which could result in a fire.

Mack Trucks will notify owners, and the brake chambers will be replaced as needed, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before June 17, 2013. Owners may contact Mack at 1-800-866-1177 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MACK PINNACLE (CXU)
Brand
MACK
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
331

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 (1)

  • PINNACLE (CXU)

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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