repaired · 2018 Q2
Front: hub
Risk. 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…
2012 Mack Pinnacle (cxu)Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2012 Mack Pinnacle (cxu). It is covered by 12 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-644 the manufacturer reports only 22% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 23, 2016. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
12 recalls
2012 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. 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.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
Risk. If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly…
repaired · 2016 Q3
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
Risk. An inadvertent decoupling of the trailer from the tractor may increase the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2015 Q3
Exterior lighting
Risk. A blocked reflector makes the truck-tractor less visible when operating the vehicle without a trailer in the dark, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Turn signal: flasher unit
Risk. A failure of the hazard warning lights could reduce the trucks visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Electrical system
Risk. Deposits of contaminants may result in the circuits being bridged, creating a high resistance short, increasing the risk of a fire.
no report yet
Conventional: air
Risk. Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
no report yet
Windshield wiper/washer: linkages
Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY WILL BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
Risk. IF THE DRIVER DRIVES AWAY WITH A TRAILER THAT IS NOT PROPERLY COUPLED, THE TRAILER CAN COME LOOSE AND POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
no report yet
Power train: driveline
Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN SEAM WELD FRACTURE WHEN TORQUE IS APPLIED.
no report yet
Slack adjusters: automatic
Risk. SLACK ADJUSTERS WITH THIS FLOW NOTCH COULD CRACK UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mack.
Best & worst years
2012 vs. every other Pinnacle (cxu) year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Pinnacle (cxu) median. How we score
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