Mack Pinnacle (cxu) recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Mack Pinnacle (cxu), newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Jun 2, 2021Crash risk2021–2022 Mack Anthem (an), 2021–2022 Mack Granite (GR), 2021–2022 Mack Granite (gu) and 3 other models — Wheels
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Anthem, Granite, and Pinnacle vehicles. The hubcap compression spring can cause the hubcap to separate.
21V416000 · 307 units · Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Apr 1, 2021Crash risk2018–2022 Mack Anthem (an), 2018–2022 Mack Granite (GR), 2018–2022 Mack Granite (gu) and 3 other models — Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Anthem (AN), Granite (GR/GU), and Pinnacle (CHU/CXU/PI) vehicles equipped with "camelback" rear suspension and electronic stability control. The vehicles may not stay in their lane at certain speeds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
21V233000 · 557 units · Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Aug 21, 2019Crash risk2015 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) — Suspension
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.
19V616000 · 8 units · Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Mar 18, 2019Crash risk2020 Mack Anthem (an), 2020 Mack Pinnacle (chu), 2020 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) and 1 other model — Exterior Lighting
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2020 Anthem and Pinnacle trucks. The conspicuity reflectors at the back of the cab may be blocked by the exhaust system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
19V209000 · 43 units · Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Feb 21, 2019Crash risk2018–2019 Mack Anthem (an), 2015–2019 Mack Pinnacle (chu), 2014 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) — Service Brakes, Air
Mack Trucks Inc. (Mack) is recalling one 2014 Pinnacle (CXU) vehicle and certain 2018-2019 Mack Anthem (AN) vehicles equipped with air brake supply tanks that have an air volume amount ranging from 70% to 96% of the amount required by the regulation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
19V107000 · 9 units · Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Jan 24, 2019Crash risk2019–2020 Mack Anthem (an), 2019–2020 Mack Granite (GR), 2019–2020 Mack Granite (gu) and 3 other models — Visibility
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mack Anthem, Granite, Pinnacle vehicles. The passenger side door down view mirror may detach from the door.
19V054000 · 4K units · Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Jan 21, 2019Crash risk2018 Mack Anthem (an), 2018 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) — Power Train
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2018 Anthem (AN) and Pinnacle (CXU) vehicles, equipped with an automated manual transmission. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.
19V047000 · 11 units · Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Mar 6, 2018Crash risk2018 Mack Anthem (an), 2018 Mack Granite (gu), 2018 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) and 1 other model — Interior Lighting
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2018 Anthem (AN), Granite (GU), and Pinnacle (CXU, PI) trucks. An electrical overload condition may cause the light control module (LCM) to fail, resulting in the loss of the exterior lighting, interior dashboard lighting, and the windshield wipers.
18V152000 · 135 units · Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Aug 31, 2017Crash risk2016 Mack Pinnacle (chu), 2016 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) — Steering
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2016 Pinnacle CHU and CXU diesel trucks equipped with certain Dana steer axles. The castellated nut and cotter pin on the steer axles may not have been properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen within the steer axle.
17V535000 · 439 units · Mack Trucks, Inc.
- 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.
- Oct 6, 2016Crash risk2017 Mack Pinnacle (chu), 2017 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) — Tires
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2017 Pinnacle CHU and CXU trucks manufactured March 9, 2016, to May 19, 2016 and equipped with Goodyear G399A LHS 295/75R22.5 LRG tires. The tires on the affected vehicles may have cured improperly causing an incomplete adhesion, possibly resulting in a partial tread separation.
16V714000 · 57 units · Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Jun 22, 2016Crash risk2013 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) — Suspension
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2013 Pinnacle (CXU) trucks manufactured April 16, 2012, to May 4, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with certain Meritor FF967 non-drive front steer axles that may have been incorrectly heat treated.
16V456000 · 64 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.
- Aug 17, 2015Crash risk2013–2015 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) — Service Brakes, Air
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Pinnacle (CXU) trucks manufactured from October 3, 2012, through February 18, 2014 and equipped with Meritor air disc brakes. In the affected vehicles, the brake chambers may have been incorrectly mounted resulting in internal contamination of the air brake calipers.
15V521000 · 79 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.
- Feb 3, 2015Crash risk2014–2015 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) — Service Brakes, Air
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 CXU trucks manufactured June 1, 2013, to November 28, 2014. These trucks may be equipped with an 88 liter air reservoir for the brakes instead of a 96 liter air reservoir. The lower volume of air may result in increased distances being needed to stop the truck. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."
15V057000 · 85 units · Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Jan 22, 2015Fire risk2016 Mack Cxu, 2015–2016 Mack Leu, 2015 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) — Parking Brake
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2015 and 2016 CXU and LEU trucks manufactured May 20, 2014, to March 24, 2015, equipped with certain Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators manufactured from January 9, 2014, through February 3, 2015. The affected actuators may have an incomplete attachment of the internal rubber diaphragm to the actuation mechanism of the parking brake section of the Life Seal actuator.
15V025000 · 349 units · Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Nov 20, 2014Fire risk2015 Mack Granite (gu), 2015 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) — Engine
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2015 CXU and GU trucks manufactured January 1, 2014, to August 20, 2014. The affected vehicles contain an incorrectly wired Automatic Shut-down Protection System, which may not operate as expected.
14V738000 · 40 units · Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Nov 18, 2014Crash risk2015 Mack Chu, 2015 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) — Steering
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2015 CHU and CXU trucks manufactured from March 31, 2014, through June 26, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the collars that prevent the ball sockets from backing out of the tie rod may have been incorrectly positioned. This may allow the ball sockets to come loose.
14V737000 · 1K units · Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Sep 11, 2014Crash risk2015 Mack Chu, 2015 Mack Granite (gu), 2015 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) — Seat Belts
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2015 CHU, CXU, and GU trucks manufactured June 4, 2014, through June 18, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the seat belt to the seat frame may not have been torqued to the required specification. This could cause the bolts to loosen over time, allowing the seat belt to detach.
14V553000 · 381 units · Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Sep 9, 2014Crash risk2014–2015 Mack Chu, 2013–2015 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) — Forward Collision Avoidance
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 CXU and 2014-2015 CHU trucks manufactured August 23, 2012, through June 27, 2014, and equipped with adaptive cruise control. Due to a software error, the affected vehicles may not provide visual or audible alerts to the driver warning them that an obstruction in the road was detected.
14V545000 · 538 units · Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Apr 18, 2014Crash risk2014–2015 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) — Service Brakes, Air
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.
14V207000 · 490 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.
- Mar 24, 2014Fire risk2010–2015 Mack Leu, 2011–2015 Mack Mru, 2014–2015 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) — Engine and Engine Cooling
Mack Trucks Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 CXU, 2010-2015 LEU, and 2011-2015 MRU vehicles manufactured with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G and ISX12 G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
14V137000 · 2K 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.
- Dec 20, 2013Fire risk2014 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) — Engine and Engine Cooling
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2014 CXU tractor trailers manufactured June 21, 2013, through October 4, 2013 and equipped with an automatic over-speed protection system. In the affected vehicles, the protection system, designed to monitor diesel engine speed and shutdown the engine should it rev excessively, may be wired incorrectly and may not operate as designed.
13V641000 · 35 units · Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Nov 29, 2013Crash risk2014 Mack Mru, 2014 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) — Seat Belts
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2014 CXU and MRU trucks manufactured August 12, 2013, through October 9, 2013 and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
13V619000 · 39 units · Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Oct 17, 2013Crash risk2013–2014 Mack Chu, 2013–2014 Mack Granite (gu), 2013–2014 Mack Leu and 2 other models — Power Train
Mack Trucks is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 CHU, CXU, GU, LEU, and MRU vehicles manufactured with pro-torque axle spindle nuts from August 28, 2012, through August 16, 2013. The pro-torque nut may not have been installed correctly, which may result in a loosening of the nut.
13V492000 · 1K units · Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Oct 17, 2013Crash risk2014 Mack Granite (gu), 2014 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) — Steering
Mack Trucks is recalling certain model year 2014 CXU and GU model vehicles manufactured May 10, 2013, through June 12, 2013. The upper and lower steering shaft pinch bolts may have not been torqued to specification. This may cause the steering shaft to come loose.
13V493000 · 535 units · Mack Trucks, Inc.
- May 13, 2013Crash risk2013–2014 Mack Chu, 2013–2014 Mack Granite (gu), 2013–2014 Mack Leu and 2 other models — Service Brakes
Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 CHU, CXU, GU, MRU, and LEU trucks manufactured July 16, 2012, through march 18, 2013 and equipped with drum brakes. The clevis pin for the brake slack adjuster may be missing a cotter pin. If the cotter pin is not installed, the clevis pin may loosen and fall out causing a loss of brake function on the affected wheel.
13V195000 · 5K 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
- Jul 21, 2011Crash risk2010 Mack Chu, 2010 Mack Cxu, 2011 Mack Pinnacle (chu) and 1 other model — Power Train
MACK TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 CHU, CXU AND GU HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 12, 2010, THROUGH JULY 23, 2010 FOR A POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE WELD ON THE SHAFT THAT THE CLUTCH PEDAL ATTACHES TO.
11V370000 · 475 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
- Mar 31, 2011Crash risk2009–2010 Mack Chu, 2009–2010 Mack Cxu, 2011 Mack Pinnacle (chu) and 1 other model — Trailer Hitches
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.
11V209000 · 808 units · MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Oct 27, 2010Crash risk2010 Mack Cxu, 2011 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) — Electrical System
MACK TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 THROUGH 2011 CXU, HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 12, 2009, THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2010. THE REAR HOLD-DOWN BRACKETS THAT SECURE THE BATTERY BOX LID MAY BE ROTATED TOO FAR FORWARD, WHICH MAY RESTRICT THE BATTERY BOX LID FROM PROPERLY SEATING.
10V536000 · 2K units · MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Oct 27, 2010Crash risk2011 Mack Pinnacle (chu), 2011 Mack Pinnacle (cxu) — Visibility
MACK TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CHU AND CXU, HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 13, 2010, THROUGH AUGUST 13, 2010, WITHOUT REAR MUD FLAP HANGER BRACKETS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE REAR CONSPICUITY TREATMENT TYPICALLY FOUND ON THE MUD FLAP HANGER BRACKETS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE ALTERNATE POSITIONS AS ALLOWED IN THE REGULATION ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED WITHOUT REAR MUD FLAP HANGER BRACKETS.
10V537000 · 21 units · MACK TRUCKS, INC