NHTSA Recall 17V535000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V535000; Date: Aug. 31, 2017
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Mack Pinnacle (chu); 2016 Mack Pinnacle (cxu)
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Affected Units:: 439
Recall Summary:
Mack trucks, inc. (mack) is recalling certain 2016 pinnacle chu and cxu diesel trucks equipped with certain dana steer axles. The castellated nut and cotter pin on the steer axles may not have been properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen within the steer axle.
How to Fix:
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2017. Owners may contact mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is sc0408.
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: Oct 17, 2017
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