Mack Pinnacle (CXU) (2015): Suspension
Recall 19V616000 · Aug 21, 2019 · Mack Trucks, Inc.
8
vehicles affected
8
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V616000
- Date
- Aug 21, 2019
- Maker
- Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Units affected
- 8
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Front
- Model years
- 2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2015 Pinnacle (CXU) vehicles equipped with Meritor FF967 Non Drive Front Steer Axles. The axles missed the heat treating operation during manufacturing, reducing their strength and possibly causing the axle beams to fracture.
What can happen
Fracture of the axle beam can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the axles as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 27, 2019. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0419.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mack | Pinnacle (CXU) | 2015 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V616000?
1 model: Mack Pinnacle (CXU) (2015), about 8 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V616000?
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the axles as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 27, 2019. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0419.
What can happen?
Fracture of the axle beam can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.