Mack Trucks Recalls 2013-2014 Models Due to Axle Nut Defect
Mack Trucks is recalling 1,155 model year 2013-2014 vehicles because axle spindle nuts may loosen, potentially causing the hub assembly to separate and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axle spindle nut) that could lead to the hub assembly separating from the vehicle, which is a significant safety hazard increasing the risk of a crash.
Plain-English summary
Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 CHU, Pinnacle (CXU), Granite (GU), LEU, and MRU vehicles. The recall covers 1,155 units manufactured between August 28, 2012, and August 16, 2013. The defect involves pro-torque axle spindle nuts that may not have been installed correctly, which can result in the nuts loosening.
If the nut comes loose, the hub assembly may separate from the vehicle, increasing 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 and repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2013, under Mack recall number SC0371. Owners may contact Mack Trucks at 1-336-393-2000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- MACK PINNACLE (CXU), LEU, CHU, GRANITE (GU)
- Brand
- MACK
- Manufacturer
- Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Trucks
- Affected units
- 1,155
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)
- LEU
- CHU
- GRANITE (GU)
- MRU
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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