NHTSA recall 11V461000
Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly
Mack Pinnacle (cxu)
The defect
Mack trucks IS recalling certain model year 2011-2012 cxu trucks manufactured from may 1, 2010, through january 31, 2011. during the coupling process, it IS possible for the driver to partially close the fifth wheel lock and if solely relying on a tug test (pull test), the driver may think that the fifth wheel lock IS properly coupled to the trailer king pin when in fact it IS not properly coupled.
The 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.
The remedy
Mack trucks will notify owners and dealers will replace the lock bar free of charge. the safety recall began on december 7, 2011. owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-866-1177.