Recall 11V209000: 2009–2010 Mack CXU and 2 other models

Report received

Mar 31, 2011

Manufacturer

Mack trucks, inc

Potentially affected

808vehicles

Model years

2009–2011

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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 model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2009 Mack CXU3 complaints
• 2010 Mack CXU1 complaints
• 2011 Mack Pinnacle (chu)0 complaints
• 2011 Mack Pinnacle (cxu)0 complaints