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2018 MACK PINNACLE (CHU) — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

0

Owner Complaints

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

2

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2018 MACK PINNACLE (CHU)

The 2018 MACK PINNACLE (CHU) has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. for this model year.

Recalls for the 2018 MACK PINNACLE (CHU)

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2018 MACK PINNACLE (CHU), potentially affecting up to 566 vehicles.

Recall 21V233000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

| 557 vehicles affected

Defect: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Anthem (AN), Granite (GR/GU), and Pinnacle (CHU/CXU/PI) vehicles equipped with "camelback" rear suspension and electronic stability control. The vehicles may not stay in their lane at certain speeds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on...

Consequence: A vehicle that drifts out of its lane increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Mack will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle control units, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2021. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0423.

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Recall 19V107000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK

| 9 vehicles affected

Defect: Mack Trucks Inc. (Mack) is recalling one 2014 Pinnacle (CXU) vehicle and certain 2018-2019 Mack Anthem (AN) vehicles equipped with air brake supply tanks that have an air volume amount ranging from 70% to 96% of the amount required by the regulation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number...

Consequence: The undersized air brake supply reservoir may provide an insufficient air supply to properly operate the brakes during repetitive brake applications, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Mack will notify owners and dealers will add an air tank to the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0417.

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Owner Complaints for the 2018 MACK PINNACLE (CHU)

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 MACK PINNACLE (CHU).

Safety Rating for the 2018 MACK PINNACLE (CHU)

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 MACK PINNACLE (CHU) in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 MACK PINNACLE (CHU)

Mack Trucks, Inc. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 MACK PINNACLE (CHU). TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

KC-700 — POWER TRAIN

Mack Chassis - Automated Manual Transmission Model F ( AMT-F, mDrive ) - Short Transmission Replacement; Calibration And/Or Shifting Problems Following Replacement Of A Short Transmission - US17+OBD2016 And Newer Emissions, Model Year 2018 And Newer

KC-168 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Mack Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) - US17+OBD16 And US17+OBD18 (GHG17) Emissions (Common Rail Fuel System) - Commonly Model Years 2018 And 2019

NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 MACK PINNACLE (CHU)

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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