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NHTSARecalled Mar 31, 2011 · #11V209000

FIFTH WHEEL MOUNTING BOLTS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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 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.

Product details

Product
  • FIFTH WHEEL MOUNTING BOLTS
  • 2008-2011 CHU AND CXU HEAVY
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Model numbers
2011 CHU, 2008 THROUGH
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice