NHTSA Recall 16V456000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V456000; Date: Jun. 22, 2016
The improperly heat treated axles may fracture, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Mack Pinnacle (cxu)
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Affected Units:: 64
Recall Summary:
Mack trucks, inc. (mack) is recalling certain model year 2013 pinnacle (cxu) trucks manufactured April 16, 2012, to may 4, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with certain meritor ff967 non-drive front steer axles that may have been incorrectly heat treated.
How to Fix:
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles for specific heat code serial numbers. The affected axles will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2016. Owners may contact mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is sc0404.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 1, 2016
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