Recall 11V209000
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Report Date
20110331
Component
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Affected Vehicles
6 models
Defect Description
MACK TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 CHU AND CXU HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2008 THROUGH JULY 2010. THERE MAY BE AN INTERFERENCE WITH THE BOLTS USED TO SECURE THE FIFTH WHEEL TO THE FRAME THAT CAN PREVENT THE BOLTS FROM BEING TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION.
Safety Consequence
THE BOLTS MAY FAIL AND COULD RESULT IN THE FIFTH WHEEL COMING LOOSE CAUSING THE TRAILER TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRACTOR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE BOLTS AS REQUIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 30, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-866-1177.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | MACK | CHU |
| 2009 | MACK | CXU |
| 2010 | MACK | CHU |
| 2010 | MACK | CXU |
| 2011 | MACK | PINNACLE (CHU) |
| 2011 | MACK | PINNACLE (CXU) |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.