repaired · 2021 Q1
Suspension: front
Risk. Fracture of the axle beam can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 Mack Pinnacle (cxu)Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2015 Mack Pinnacle (cxu). It is covered by 15 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-078 the manufacturer reports only 54% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 21, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
15 recalls
2015 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 · 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…
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 · 2016 Q4
Disc: chamber
Risk. 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.
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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.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Supply: reservoir/tank
Risk. If the truck unexpectedly requires extra distance to stop, there is an increased risk of a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Hydraulic: actuator
Risk. If the diaphragm is not completely attached, there may be internal leakage from the service section past the diaphragm, potentially trapping air pressure in…
repaired · 2016 Q2
Engine
Risk. If the Automatic Shut-down Protection System does not operate as expected, the operator may be unable to control the increase in the engines rpms, increasing…
repaired · 2016 Q2
Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. If the ball sockets come loose from the tie rod, a complete loss of steering may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q1
Seat belts
Risk. If the seat belt detaches from its mounts, the seat belt would fail to properly restrain to the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in the the event…
repaired · 2015 Q4
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
Risk. If the driver is not warned of something being in the truck's path, there is an increased risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Service brakes, air
Risk. Without a pressure relief valve, the air tank could rupture from being overpressurized increasing the risk of injury.
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 Q3
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn…
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.
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
2015 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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- Caution
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1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Mack Pinnacle (cxu), and the recalls they led to.
- mDrive Transmission Failure to DisengageNo recall
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