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  Safety Recalls of Mack Pinnacle (cxu) Vehicles

There have been 35 safety recalls for the Mack Pinnacle (cxu). 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 Pinnacle (cxu).

NHTSA Recall #: 21V416000; Jun. 2, 2021

a separated hubcap can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2021 Mack Anthem (an), 2022 Mack Anthem (an), 2021 Mack Granite (gr), 2022 Mack Granite (gr), 2021 Mack Granite (gu), 2022 Mack Granite (gu), 2021 Mack Pinnacle (chu), 2022 Mack Pinnacle (chu), 2021 Mack Pinnacle (cxu), 2022 Mack Pinnacle (cxu), 2021 Mack Pinnacle (pi), 2022 Mack Pinnacle (pi)
Component: WHEELS
Recall Summary: mack trucks, inc. (mack) is recalling certain 2021-2022 anthem, granite, and pinnacle vehicles. the hubcap compression spring can cause the hubcap to separate. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 18V152000; Mar. 6, 2018

loss of lighting or windshield wiper function can increase the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2018 Mack Anthem (an), 2018 Mack Granite (gu), 2018 Mack Pinnacle (cxu), 2018 Mack Pinnacle (pi)
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Recall Summary: mack trucks, inc. (mack) is recalling certain 2018 anthem (an), granite (gu), and pinnacle (cxu, pi) trucks. an electrical overload condition may cause the light control module (lcm) to fail, resulting in the loss of the exterior lighting, interior dashboard lighting, and the windshield wipers.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 17V535000; 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
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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 16V929000; Dec. 23, 2016

Overloaded front wheel hubs can result in premature failure of the hubs, bearings, and the related components, which can cause the front hub assembly to separate from the front axle. Because of this, the driver may lose control of the vehicle or parts may be dropped on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2012 Mack Granite (gu), 2014 Mack Granite (gu), 2015 Mack Granite (gu), 2017 Mack Granite (gu), 2012 Mack Pinnacle (chu), 2013 Mack Pinnacle (chu), 2014 Mack Pinnacle (chu), 2015 Mack Pinnacle (chu), 2016 Mack Pinnacle (chu), 2017 Mack Pinnacle (chu), 2012 Mack Pinnacle (cxu), 2013 Mack Pinnacle (cxu), 2014 Mack Pinnacle (cxu), 2015 Mack Pinnacle (cxu), 2016 Mack Pinnacle (cxu), 2017 Mack Pinnacle (cxu), 2013 Mack Titan (td), 2014 Mack Titan (td), 2015 Mack Titan (td), 2017 Mack Titan (td)
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Recall Summary: Mack trucks, inc. (mack) is recalling certain model year 2012, 2014-2015 and 2017 granite (gu), 2012-2017 pinnacle (chu, cxu), and 2013-2015 and 2017 titan (td) trucks manufactured January 7, 2011, to September 29, 2016.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 16V714000; Oct. 6, 2016

Partial tread separation can increase the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Mack Pinnacle (chu), 2017 Mack Pinnacle (cxu)
Component: TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Recall Summary: Mack trucks, inc. (mack) is recalling certain model year 2017 pinnacle chu and cxu trucks manufactured March 9, 2016, to may 19, 2016 and equipped with goodyear g399a lhs 295/75r22. 5 lrg tires. The tires on the affected vehicles may have cured improperly causing an incomplete adhesion, possibly ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 16V456000; 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
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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 16V099000; Feb. 19, 2016

If he cap nut loosens and falls off, the yoke can separate from the axle input shaft and allow the drive shaft to disconnect, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2012 Mack Granite (gu), 2013 Mack Granite (gu), 2014 Mack Granite (gu), 2015 Mack Granite (gu), 2016 Mack Granite (gu), 2015 Mack LR, 2016 Mack LR, 2012 Mack Pinnacle (chu), 2013 Mack Pinnacle (chu), 2014 Mack Pinnacle (chu), 2015 Mack Pinnacle (chu), 2012 Mack Pinnacle (cxu), 2013 Mack Pinnacle (cxu), 2014 Mack Pinnacle (cxu), 2015 Mack Pinnacle (cxu), 2012 Mack Terrapro (leu), 2013 Mack Terrapro (leu), 2014 Mack Terrapro (leu), 2015 Mack Terrapro (leu), 2012 Mack Terrapro (mru), 2013 Mack Terrapro (mru), 2014 Mack Terrapro (mru), 2015 Mack Terrapro (mru), 2016 Mack Terrapro (mru), 2012 Mack Titan (td), 2013 Mack Titan (td), 2014 Mack Titan (td), 2015 Mack Titan (td), 2016 Mack Titan (td)
Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Recall Summary: Mack trucks, inc. (mack) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 granite (gu), pinnacle (chu, cxu), terrapro (leu, mru), titan (td), and lr trucks manufactured from September 1, 2011, through September 8, 2015.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 15V644000; Oct. 13, 2015

If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Mack Pinnacle (chu), 2012 Mack Pinnacle (chu), 2013 Mack Pinnacle (chu), 2014 Mack Pinnacle (chu), 2011 Mack Pinnacle (cxu), 2012 Mack Pinnacle (cxu), 2013 Mack Pinnacle (cxu), 2014 Mack Pinnacle (cxu)
Component: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: Mack trucks, inc. (mack) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 pinnacle (chu and cxu) trucks manufactured September 10, 2010, to June 17, 2013. The affected trucks are equipped with fontaine ultra lt fifth wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 15V521000; Aug. 17, 2015

Contamination of the calipers may cause a loss of brakes on one wheel, lengthening the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Mack Pinnacle (cxu), 2014 Mack Pinnacle (cxu), 2015 Mack Pinnacle (cxu)
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER
Recall Summary: Mack trucks, inc. (mack) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 pinnacle (cxu) trucks manufactured from October 3, 2012, through February 18, 2014 and equipped with meritor air disc brakes. In the affected vehicles, the brake chambers may have been incorrectly mounted resulting in internal ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 15V139000; Mar. 11, 2015

An inadvertent decoupling of the trailer from the tractor may increase the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2012 Mack Pinnacle (cxu), 2013 Mack Pinnacle (cxu), 2014 Mack Pinnacle (cxu), 2015 Mack Pinnacle (cxu)
Component: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: Mack trucks, inc (mack) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 cxu trucks manufactured February 4, 2011, to December 23, 2014, and equipped with an air release fifth wheel latch. The affected vehicles have a switch to release the fifth wheel latch that may invertently be pushed and cause the ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Mack Pinnacle (cxu) Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Jun. 2, 2021   Wheel 307
Mar. 6, 2018   Electrical System 135
Aug. 31, 2017   Steering 439
Dec. 23, 2016   Suspension:front:hub 200
Oct. 6, 2016   Tires:tread/belt 57
Jun. 22, 2016   Steering 64
Feb. 19, 2016   Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 33,981
Oct. 13, 2015   Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly 448
Aug. 17, 2015   Service Brakes, Air:disc:chamber 79
Mar. 11, 2015   Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly 262
Feb. 3, 2015   Service Brakes, Air:supply:reservoir 85
Jan. 22, 2015   Parking Brake:driveline:hydraulic:actuator 349
Nov. 20, 2014   Engine 40
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
Apr. 18, 2014   Exterior Lighting 1,342
Apr. 18, 2014   Air Brake 490
Mar. 24, 2014   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 1,934
Feb. 21, 2014   Electrical System 70,208
Dec. 20, 2013   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel 35
Nov. 29, 2013   Seat Belt 39
Oct. 17, 2013   Steering 535
Oct. 17, 2013   Power Train:axle Hubs 1,155
May. 13, 2013   Service Brakes 5,203
Apr. 22, 2013   Parking Brake:conventional:air 331
Jul. 2, 2012   Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages 1,174
Sep. 1, 2011   Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly 113
Jul. 21, 2011   Power Train:clutch Assembly:pedal/linkage 475
May. 20, 2011   Power Train:driveline 584
May. 3, 2011   Service Brakes, Air:slack Adjusters:automatic 1,524
Mar. 31, 2011   Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly 808
Oct. 27, 2010   Electrical System:battery 1,760
Oct. 27, 2010   Visibility 21


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Mack Pinnacle (cxu) Model Years

Model# Recalls
2022 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) 1
2021 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) 1
2018 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) 1
2017 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) 2
2016 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) 2
2015 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) 14
2014 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) 17
2013 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) 13
2012 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) 12
2011 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) 11