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NHTSA Recall 16V456000: Suspension: front and steering

Mack Trucks, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 64 vehicles. It affects 2013 Mack Pinnacle (cxu).

64
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2016
owners notified (August 1)
NHTSA campaign16V456000
Manufacturer campaignSC0404
ComponentsSUSPENSION › FRONT; STEERING
Report receivedJune 22, 2016
Owner notificationAugust 1, 2016
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

The improperly heat treated axles may fracture, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 16V456000

Make and modelModel years
Mack Pinnacle (cxu)2013

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.