The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V195000·Announced 2013-05-13

Mack Trucks Recall 2013-2014 Models Due to Brake Slack Adjuster Defect

Mack Trucks is recalling 5,203 model year 2013-2014 trucks because a missing cotter pin may cause brake failure on one wheel.

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 in the braking system that can lead to loss of brake function and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 CHU, CXU, GU, MRU, and LEU trucks manufactured between July 16, 2012, and March 18, 2013. The recall affects 5,203 vehicles equipped with drum brakes. The defect involves the clevis pin for the brake slack adjuster, which may be missing a cotter pin. If the cotter pin is not installed, the clevis pin may loosen and fall out, causing a loss of brake function on the affected wheel.

A loss of brake function at one wheel will lead to increased stopping distances and pulling to the left or right when braking, which may increase the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Mack Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake slack adjusters and install the necessary brake hardware free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on June 20, 2013, and a second notice was mailed on September 30, 2013. Owners may contact Mack Trucks at 1-800-528-6586 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MACK PINNACLE (CXU), GRANITE (GU), LEU, CHU
Brand
MACK
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
5,203

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 (5)

  • PINNACLE (CXU)
  • GRANITE (GU)
  • LEU
  • CHU
  • MRU

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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