MACK PINNACLE (CXU) 2014: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V207000

Make Model Year
MACK PINNACLE (CXU) 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-06-11 2014-04-18 2014-04-23

Production Dates: 2013-02-01 - 2014-01-27

Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC0380

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 490

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mack Trucks Inc. "Mack" is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 CXU trucks manufactured February 1, 2013, through January 27, 2014, and equipped with a vertical wet tank "aka supply air tank" for the brake system. The pressure relief valve may not have been installed in the tank during manufacturing.

Consequence

Without a pressure relief valve, the air tank could rupture from being overpressurized increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will install a pressure relief valve in the air tank, free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2014. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-866-298-6586. Mack's number for this recall is SC0380.

Notes

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.