NHTSA recall 11V370000
Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
Mack Chu and 3 more
Reported Jul 21, 2011475 vehicles affectedMACK TRUCKS, INCMaker’s number SC0355Built Jul 12, 2010 – Jul 23, 2010
The defect
Mack trucks IS recalling certain model year 2010-2011 chu, cxu and gu heavy trucks manufactured from july 12, 2010, through july 23, 2010 for a potentially defective weld on the shaft that the clutch pedal attaches to.
The risk
If the weld fails, the pedal shaft may work its way loose and potentially cause the clutch pedal to fall to the floor, which would limit the driver's control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the clutch pedal shaft free of charge. the safety recall began on august 29, 2011. owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-866-1177.