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SevereNHTSA·13V493000·Announced 2013-10-17

Mack Trucks Recalls 2014 Pinnacle and Granite Models for Steering Defect

Mack Trucks is recalling 2014 Pinnacle and Granite models because steering shaft bolts may not be torqued correctly, risking loss of steering control.

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 (steering shaft) that results in a loss of steering control, which meets the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2014 Pinnacle (CXU) and Granite (GU) vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured between May 10, 2013, and June 12, 2013. The recall involves 535 vehicles.

The defect involves the upper and lower steering shaft pinch bolts, which may not have been torqued to specification. This issue may cause the steering shaft to come loose, resulting in a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Mack Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering shaft pinch bolts and retorque them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2013. 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), GRANITE (GU)
Brand
MACK
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Truck
Hazard
Affected units
535

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 (2)

  • PINNACLE (CXU)
  • GRANITE (GU)

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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