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  Safety Recalls of Mack CHU Vehicles

There have been 17 safety recalls for the Mack CHU. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Mack CHU.

NHTSA Recall #: 14V737000; Nov. 18, 2014

If the ball sockets come loose from the tie rod, a complete loss of steering may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Mack CHU, 2015 Mack Pinnacle (cxu)
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: Mack trucks, inc. (mack) is recalling certain model year 2015 chu and cxu trucks manufactured from March 31, 2014, through June 26, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the collars that prevent the ball sockets from backing out of the tie rod may have been incorrectly positioned.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 14V553000; Sep. 11, 2014

If the seat belt detaches from its mounts, the seat belt would fail to properly restrain to the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in the the event of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Mack CHU, 2015 Mack Granite (gu), 2015 Mack Pinnacle (cxu)
Component: SEAT BELTS
Recall Summary: Mack trucks, inc. (mack) is recalling certain 2015 chu, cxu, and gu trucks manufactured June 4, 2014, through June 18, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the seat belt to the seat frame may not have been torqued to the required specification.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 14V545000; Sep. 9, 2014

If the driver is not warned of something being in the truck's path, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Mack CHU, 2015 Mack CHU, 2013 Mack Pinnacle (cxu), 2014 Mack Pinnacle (cxu), 2015 Mack Pinnacle (cxu)
Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Recall Summary: Mack trucks, inc. (mack) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 cxu and 2014-2015 chu trucks manufactured August 23, 2012, through June 27, 2014, and equipped with adaptive cruise control. Due to a software error, the affected vehicles may not provide visual or audible alerts to the driver ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 14V208000; Apr. 18, 2014

A failure of the hazard warning lights could reduce the trucks visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2010 Mack CHU, 2013 Mack CHU, 2014 Mack CHU, 2007 Mack CT, 2007 Mack CV, 2010 Mack CXU, 2012 Mack Granite (gu), 2013 Mack Granite (gu), 2014 Mack Granite (gu), 2008 Mack GU, 2009 Mack GU, 2010 Mack GU, 2011 Mack GU, 2011 Mack LEU, 2012 Mack LEU, 2013 Mack LEU, 2014 Mack LEU, 2010 Mack MRU, 2011 Mack MRU, 2012 Mack MRU, 2013 Mack MRU, 2014 Mack MRU, 2011 Mack Pinnacle (chu), 2012 Mack Pinnacle (chu), 2011 Mack Pinnacle (cxu), 2012 Mack Pinnacle (cxu), 2013 Mack Pinnacle (cxu), 2014 Mack Pinnacle (cxu), 2011 Mack TD, 2012 Mack TD, 2013 Mack TD, 2014 Mack TD
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
Recall Summary: Mack trucks inc. (mack) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 chu, cxu, and mru, 2007 CT and cv, 2008-2014 gu, and 2011-2014 leu, and td trucks manufactured February 28, 2006, through November 8, 2013, and equipped hamsar electronic flasher. The hazard warning lights may fail. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 14V078000; Feb. 21, 2014

Deposits of contaminants may result in the circuits being bridged, creating a high resistance short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Mack CHU, 2008 Mack CHU, 2009 Mack CHU, 2010 Mack CHU, 2013 Mack CHU, 2014 Mack CHU, 2015 Mack CHU, 2008 Mack CXU, 2009 Mack CXU, 2010 Mack CXU, 2012 Mack Granite (gu), 2013 Mack Granite (gu), 2014 Mack Granite (gu), 2015 Mack Granite (gu), 2007 Mack GU, 2008 Mack GU, 2009 Mack GU, 2010 Mack GU, 2011 Mack GU, 2011 Mack Pinnacle (chu), 2012 Mack Pinnacle (chu), 2011 Mack Pinnacle (cxu), 2012 Mack Pinnacle (cxu), 2013 Mack Pinnacle (cxu), 2014 Mack Pinnacle (cxu), 2015 Mack Pinnacle (cxu), 2007 Mack TD, 2008 Mack TD, 2009 Mack TD, 2010 Mack TD, 2011 Mack TD, 2012 Mack TD, 2013 Mack TD, 2014 Mack TD, 2015 Mack TD
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Recall Summary: Mack trucks, inc. (mack) notified the agency on February 20, 2014, that they are recalling certain model year 2010-2012 chu, cxu, gu and td vehicles manufactured from June 16, 2009, through July 8, 2011.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 13V492000; Oct. 17, 2013

If the nut comes loose, the hub assembly may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Mack CHU, 2014 Mack CHU, 2013 Mack Granite (gu), 2014 Mack Granite (gu), 2013 Mack LEU, 2014 Mack LEU, 2013 Mack MRU, 2014 Mack MRU, 2013 Mack Pinnacle (cxu), 2014 Mack Pinnacle (cxu)
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
Recall Summary: Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 chu, cxu, gu, leu, and mru vehicles manufactured with pro-torque axle spindle nuts from August 28, 2012, through August 16, 2013. The pro-torque nut may not have been installed correctly, which may result in a loosening of the nut. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 13V195000; May. 13, 2013

A loss of brake function at one wheel will lead to increased stopping distances and pulling to the left or right when braking, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Mack CHU, 2014 Mack CHU, 2013 Mack Granite (gu), 2014 Mack Granite (gu), 2013 Mack LEU, 2014 Mack LEU, 2013 Mack MRU, 2014 Mack MRU, 2013 Mack Pinnacle (cxu), 2014 Mack Pinnacle (cxu)
Component: SERVICE BRAKES
Recall Summary: Mack trucks, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 chu, cxu, gu, mru, and leu trucks manufactured July 16, 2012, through March 18, 2013 and equipped with drum brakes. The clevis pin for the brake slack adjuster may be missing a cotter pin.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 12V434000; Sep. 6, 2012

If the low beam headlights go out, the driver may lose visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Mack CHU, 2008 Mack CHU, 2009 Mack CHU, 2010 Mack CHU, 2007 Mack CXU, 2008 Mack CXU, 2009 Mack CXU, 2010 Mack CXU
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Recall Summary: Mack is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 chu and cxu vehicles, manufactured from October 13, 2006, through December 23, 2009 and equipped with daytime running lights and fog lights. A short in the fog light circuit may cause the low beam headlight circuit to cut out. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 11V370000; Jul. 21, 2011

If the weld fails, the pedal shaft may work its way loose and potentially cause the clutch pedal to fall to the floor, which would limit the driver's control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2010 Mack CHU, 2010 Mack CXU, 2011 Mack Pinnacle (chu), 2011 Mack Pinnacle (cxu)
Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE
Recall Summary: Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 chu, cxu and gu heavy trucks manufactured from July 12, 2010, through July 23, 2010 for a potentially defective weld on the shaft that the clutch pedal attaches to. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 11V209000; Mar. 31, 2011

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.

Recalled Vehicles: 2009 Mack CHU, 2010 Mack CHU, 2009 Mack CXU, 2010 Mack CXU, 2011 Mack Pinnacle (chu), 2011 Mack Pinnacle (cxu)
Component: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Mack CHU Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Nov. 18, 2014   Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 1,048
Sep. 11, 2014   Seat Belt 381
Sep. 9, 2014   Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control 538
Apr. 18, 2014   Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:flasher Unit 44,047
Feb. 21, 2014   Electrical System 70,208
Oct. 17, 2013   Power Train:axle Hubs 1,155
May. 13, 2013   Service Brakes 5,203
Sep. 6, 2012   Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers 3,864
Jul. 21, 2011   Power Train:clutch Assembly:pedal/linkage 475
Mar. 31, 2011   Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly 808
Nov. 19, 2007   Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) 1,058
Oct. 11, 2007   Exterior Lighting 61
Aug. 15, 2007   Parking Brake 18,805
Aug. 15, 2007   Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve 21,847
Aug. 7, 2007   Diesel Fuel System 121
Jul. 24, 2007   Steering 1,072
Feb. 1, 2007   Steering 2,085


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Mack CHU Model Years

Model# Recalls
2015 Mack CHU 4
2014 Mack CHU 5
2013 Mack CHU 4
2010 Mack CHU 5
2009 Mack CHU 3
2008 Mack CHU 8
2007 Mack CHU 3