Mack Trucks – Front Steer Axle may Fracture

Mack Trucks (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.


Report Received Date 06/22/2016
NHTSA ID 16V456000
Consequence Summary The improperly heat treated axles may fracture, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles for specific heat code serial numbers. The affected axles will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2016. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0404.
Recall Code SC0404
Potentially Affected 64
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V456000)

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