Recall 12V-308: 2012 Mack Granite (GU), 2012 Mack Pinnacle (CHU) and 1 more

MACK TRUCKS, INC recall for visibility, reported to NHTSA on Jul 2, 2012, covering about 1,174 vehicles.

NHTSA number
12V-308
Report date
Jul 2, 2012
Vehicles affected
1,174
Owners notified
Aug 22, 2012

The problem

Mack is recalling certain model year 2012 chu, cxu, and gu vehicles, manufactured from october 10, 2011, through november 17, 2011. Hardware used to secure the windshield wiper linkage to the wiper motor may not be sufficiently torqued, and may cause the windshield wiper linkage to detach from the wiper motor. As a result, the windshield wipers will not function.

The risk

If this occurs, under certain driving conditions the driver's visibility will be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Mack will notify owners, and replace the hardware on affected vehicles, free of charge. The safety recall began on august 22, 2012. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-866-1177.

Notes

Mackâ’s recall number is sc0364.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerMACK TRUCKS, INC
ComponentVisibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Linkages
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number12V308000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mack Granite (GU)2012All years
Mack Pinnacle (CHU)2012All years
Mack Pinnacle (CXU)2012All 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 12V-308?

Mack is recalling certain model year 2012 chu, cxu, and gu vehicles, manufactured from october 10, 2011, through november 17, 2011. Hardware used to secure the windshield wiper linkage to the wiper motor may not be sufficiently torqued, and may cause the windshield wiper linkage to detach from the wiper motor. As a result, the windshield wipers will not function.

How is recall 12V-308 fixed?

Mack will notify owners, and replace the hardware on affected vehicles, free of charge. The safety recall began on august 22, 2012. 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.