2009–2010 Mack CHU & 2009–2010 Mack CXU + 2 more recall: trailer hitch
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
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.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V209000
- Manufacturer recall #
- SC0351
- Manufacturer
- MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Vehicles affected
- 808
- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
- Owner phone
- 1-800-866-1177
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 30, 2011
- Built
- Jan 1, 2008 – Jul 30, 2010
- Recall started by
- ODI
- Notes
- Mack trucks recall no. SC0351.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .