The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·14V207000·Announced 2014-04-18

Mack Pinnacle Trucks Recalled for Missing Brake Air Tank Valve

Mack is recalling 2014-2015 Pinnacle trucks because a missing pressure relief valve could cause the air tank to rupture, increasing injury risk.

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 (missing pressure relief valve) that could lead to tank rupture and injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Pinnacle (CXU) trucks manufactured between February 1, 2013, and January 27, 2014. These vehicles are equipped with a vertical wet tank (supply air tank) for the brake system. The recall affects 490 units.

The defect involves the pressure relief valve, which may not have been installed in the tank during manufacturing. Without this valve, the air tank could rupture due to overpressurization, which increases the risk of injury.

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will install the pressure relief valve in the air tank free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2014. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-866-298-6586 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
490

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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