Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
11V461000 | MACK TRUCKS, INC | from 05/01/2010 to 01/31/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 10 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 09/01/2011 | 09/07/2011 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If the driver drives away with a trailer that is not properly coupled, the trailer can come loose and potentially result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Mack trucks will notify owners and dealers will replace the lock bar free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before september 30, 2011. owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-866-1177. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Mack trucks' safety recall number is sc0358.owners may also 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 . |