Recall 11V-209: 2009–2010 Mack CHU, 2009–2010 Mack CXU and 2 more

MACK TRUCKS, INC recall for trailer hitches, reported to NHTSA on Mar 31, 2011, covering about 808 vehicles.

NHTSA number
11V-209
Report date
Mar 31, 2011
Vehicles affected
808
Owners notified
May 30, 2011

The problem

Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 chu and cxu heavy trucks manufactured from january 2008 through july 2010. There may be an interference with the bolts used to secure the fifth wheel to the frame that can prevent the bolts from being torqued to specification.

The risk

The bolts may fail and could result in the fifth wheel coming loose causing the trailer to separate from the tractor increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the bolts as required free of charge. The safety recall began on may 30, 2011. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-866-1177.

Notes

Mack trucks recall no. Sc0351.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerMACK TRUCKS, INC
ComponentTrailer Hitches › Fifth Wheel Assembly
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number11V209000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mack CHU2009, 2010All years
Mack CXU2009, 2010All years
Mack Pinnacle (CHU)2011All years
Mack Pinnacle (CXU)2011All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 11V-209?

Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 chu and cxu heavy trucks manufactured from january 2008 through july 2010. There may be an interference with the bolts used to secure the fifth wheel to the frame that can prevent the bolts from being torqued to specification.

How is recall 11V-209 fixed?

Dealers will inspect and replace the bolts as required free of charge. The safety recall began on may 30, 2011. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-866-1177.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.