2012 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) recalls
12 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2012 Mack Pinnacle (cxu). Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Dec 23, 2016Crash risk2012–2017 Mack Granite (gu), 2012–2017 Mack Pinnacle (chu), 2012–2017 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) and 1 other model — Suspension
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2012, 2014-2015 and 2017 Granite (GU), 2012-2017 Pinnacle (CHU, CXU), and 2013-2015 and 2017 Titan (TD) trucks manufactured January 7, 2011, to September 29, 2016. The affected vehicles were built with front wheel hubs that cannot support the gross axle weight rating of the front axle.
16V929000 · 200 units · Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Feb 19, 2016Crash risk2012–2016 Mack Granite (gu), 2015–2016 Mack LR, 2012–2015 Mack Pinnacle (chu) and 4 other models — Power Train
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Granite (GU), Pinnacle (CHU, CXU), TerraPro (LEU, MRU), Titan (TD), and LR trucks manufactured from September 1, 2011, through September 8, 2015. The cap nut that retains the interaxle driveshaft yoke to the rear axle input shaft may loosen.
16V099000 · 34K units · Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Oct 13, 2015Crash risk2011–2014 Mack Pinnacle (chu), 2011–2014 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) — Trailer Hitches
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Pinnacle (CHU and CXU) trucks manufactured September 10, 2010, to June 17, 2013. The affected trucks are equipped with Fontaine Ultra LT Fifth Wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, have a locking mechanism that may fail to operate or to properly engage.
15V644000 · 448 units · Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Mar 11, 2015Crash risk2012–2015 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) — Trailer Hitches
Mack Trucks, Inc (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 CXU trucks manufactured February 4, 2011, to December 23, 2014, and equipped with an air release fifth wheel latch. The affected vehicles have a switch to release the fifth wheel latch that may invertently be pushed and cause the trailer to unintentionally disconnect from the tractor after the parking brake has been released.
15V139000 · 262 units · Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Apr 18, 2014Crash risk2010–2014 Mack Chu, 2007 Mack CT, 2007 Mack CV and 8 other models — Exterior Lighting
Mack Trucks Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 CHU, CXU, and MRU, 2007 CT and CV, 2008-2014 GU, and 2011-2014 LEU, and TD trucks manufactured February 28, 2006, through November 8, 2013, and equipped Hamsar Electronic Flasher. The hazard warning lights may fail.
14V208000 · 44K units · Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Apr 18, 2014Crash risk2010 Mack Cxu, 2011–2015 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) — Exterior Lighting
Mack Trucks Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 CXU trucks manufactured November 20, 2009, through January 27, 2014, and equipped with dual vertical exhaust pipes. The white conspicuity reflectors on the rear of the cab could be blocked by the exhaust pipes. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
14V205000 · 1K units · Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Feb 21, 2014Fire risk2007–2015 Mack Chu, 2008–2010 Mack Cxu, 2012–2015 Mack Granite (gu) and 4 other models — Electrical System
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) notified the agency on February 20, 2014, that they are recalling certain model year 2010-2012 CHU, CXU, GU and TD vehicles manufactured from June 16, 2009, through July 8, 2011. While continuing to research the scope of the issue, Mack expanded the recall on November 18, 2014 to include certain model year 2008-2009 and 2013-2014 CHU, CXU, GU and TD vehicles manufactured from June 16, 2009, through July 8, 2011. Having completed its investigation, Mack once again expanded the recall during February 2015 to include an additional 53,780 vehicles from model years 2007 and 2015. The recall now covers model year 2007-2015 includes CHU, CXU, GU and TD vehicles produced October 13, 2006, through October 3, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Electronic Power Distribution Module (EPDM) may be contaminated from water leaks in, and around, the windshield. If exposed to water leaks, contaminants such as road salts may deposit on the EPDM.
14V078000 · 70K units · Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Apr 22, 2013Fire risk2011–2013 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) — Parking Brake
Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 CXU trucks manufactured November 23, 2010, through March 19, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with an MGM Type 24 J-series piston parking brake chamber. In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.
13V153000 · 331 units · Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Jul 2, 2012Crash risk2012 Mack Granite (gu), 2012 Mack Pinnacle (chu), 2012 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) — Visibility
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.
12V308000 · 1K units · MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Sep 1, 2011Crash risk2011–2012 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) — Trailer Hitches
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.
11V461000 · 113 units · MACK TRUCKS, INC
- May 20, 2011Crash risk2012 Mack Granite (gu), 2012 Mack Leu, 2012 Mack Mru and 3 other models — Power Train
MACK TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012, CHU, CXU, GU, MRU, LEU, AND TD TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A MERITOR DRIVELINE. THE TUBING USED TO ASSEMBLE THE AFFECTED DRIVELINES HAS A NONCONFORMING SEAM WELD WITH INSUFFICIENT BONDING OF THE MATERIAL.
11V295000 · 584 units · MACK TRUCKS, INC
- May 3, 2011Crash risk2012 Mack Granite (gu), 2011 Mack GU, 2011–2012 Mack Leu and 3 other models — Service Brakes, Air
MACK TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 CHU, CXU, GU, LEU AND MRU TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 15, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH GUNITE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS. DUE TO AN INCOMPLETE "KNITTING" OF THE IRON AT THE TIME OF CASTING, INADEQUATE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSING CAN OCCUR, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE HOUSING TO BREAK AT THE HANDLE UNDER NORMAL OPERATING LOADS.
11V272000 · 2K units · MACK TRUCKS, INC