CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If he cap nut loosens and falls off, the yoke can separate from the axle input shaft and allow the drive shaft to disconnect, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Mack will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cap nut. The input shaft threads will be inspected for damage. Any damaged input shaft will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on April 25, 2016. The recall began on June 7, 2016. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-610-709-2131. Mack's recall campaign number for this recall is SC0399.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A cap nut that secures the interaxle driveshaft yoke to the rear axle input shaft may loosen over time. If the cap nut loosens and falls off, the yoke can separate from the axle input shaft, allowing the driveshaft to disconnect and increasing the risk of a crash.
The affected trucks are certain 2012 to 2013 Mack Granite, Pinnacle, TerraPro and Titan models built between September 1, 2011, and September 8, 2015. Mack will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the cap nut and inspect the input shaft threads for damage. Any damaged input shaft will be replaced. All repairs are free of charge.
If you own an affected truck, contact Mack customer service at 1-610-709-2131 and reference recall campaign number SC0399. You can also check your VIN for open recalls. The recall began on June 7, 2016, and an interim notice was sent to owners on April 25, 2016.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle