Mack Pinnacle Trucks Recall Fifth Wheel Latch Defect
Mack is recalling 2012-2015 Pinnacle trucks because the fifth wheel latch switch may be pushed accidentally, causing the trailer to disconnect.
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 (fifth wheel latch) that may cause the trailer to disconnect, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.
Plain-English summary
Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Pinnacle (CXU) trucks manufactured between February 4, 2011, and December 23, 2014. These vehicles are equipped with an air release fifth wheel latch. The recall affects 262 vehicles.
The defect involves a switch used to release the fifth wheel latch that may be inadvertently pushed. If this occurs after the parking brake has been released, the trailer may unintentionally disconnect from the tractor. An inadvertent decoupling of the trailer from the tractor may increase the risk of a crash.
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will install a secondary action that operators will need to activate before the fifth wheel will release, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2015. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-528-6586 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 — Truck
- Affected units
- 262
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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