SteeringRecall 16V-456 · 2013 Mack Pinnacle (cxu)
Mack Trucks, Inc. recall 16V-456 covers 64 2013 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) for a steering problem, reported to NHTSA on June 22, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 91% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V456000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2013 Pinnacle (CXU) trucks manufactured April 16, 2012, to May 4, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with certain Meritor FF967 non-drive front steer axles that may have been incorrectly heat treated.
The risk
The improperly heat treated axles may fracture, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles for specific heat code serial numbers. The affected axles will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2016. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0404.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
91%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 16, 2012 to May 4, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.