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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 15V139📅 Mar 11, 2015

2012–2015 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) recall: trailer hitch

⚠️ What's wrong

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 trailer to unintentionally disconnect from the tractor after the parking brake has been released.

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will install a secondary action that operators will need to activate before the fifth wheel will release, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2015. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Mack's number for this recall is SC0390.

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
15V139000
Manufacturer recall #
SC0390
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Vehicles affected
262
Component
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Owner phone
1-800-528-6586
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 6, 2015
Built
Feb 4, 2011 – Dec 23, 2014
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 15V139 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 15V139?

2012–2015 Mack Pinnacle (cxu). 262 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mack dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-528-6586.