2018 MACK PINNACLE (PI/PN) — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
18
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 MACK PINNACLE (PI/PN)
The 2018 MACK PINNACLE (PI/PN) has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE, INTERIOR LIGHTING, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. 18 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2018 MACK PINNACLE (PI/PN)
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2018 MACK PINNACLE (PI/PN), potentially affecting up to 1,097 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.
View full details →Recall 18V152000 — INTERIOR LIGHTING
| 135 vehicles affected
Defect: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2018 Anthem (AN), Granite (GU), and Pinnacle (CXU, PI) trucks. An electrical overload condition may cause the light control module (LCM) to fail, resulting in the loss of the exterior lighting, interior dashboard lighting, and the windshield wipers.
Consequence: Loss of lighting or windshield wiper function can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mack will notify owners, and dealers will replace and reprogram the LCM, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2018. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0409.
View full details →Recall 18V152000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
| 135 vehicles affected
Defect: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2018 Anthem (AN), Granite (GU), and Pinnacle (CXU, PI) trucks. An electrical overload condition may cause the light control module (LCM) to fail, resulting in the loss of the exterior lighting, interior dashboard lighting, and the windshield wipers.
Consequence: Loss of lighting or windshield wiper function can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mack will notify owners, and dealers will replace and reprogram the LCM, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2018. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0409.
View full details →Recall 18V152000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 135 vehicles affected
Defect: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2018 Anthem (AN), Granite (GU), and Pinnacle (CXU, PI) trucks. An electrical overload condition may cause the light control module (LCM) to fail, resulting in the loss of the exterior lighting, interior dashboard lighting, and the windshield wipers.
Consequence: Loss of lighting or windshield wiper function can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mack will notify owners, and dealers will replace and reprogram the LCM, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2018. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0409.
View full details →Recall 18V152000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 135 vehicles affected
Defect: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2018 Anthem (AN), Granite (GU), and Pinnacle (CXU, PI) trucks. An electrical overload condition may cause the light control module (LCM) to fail, resulting in the loss of the exterior lighting, interior dashboard lighting, and the windshield wipers.
Consequence: Loss of lighting or windshield wiper function can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mack will notify owners, and dealers will replace and reprogram the LCM, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2018. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0409.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 MACK PINNACLE (PI/PN)
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 MACK PINNACLE (PI/PN).
Safety Rating for the 2018 MACK PINNACLE (PI/PN)
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 MACK PINNACLE (PI/PN) in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 MACK PINNACLE (PI/PN)
Mack Trucks, Inc. has issued 18 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 MACK PINNACLE (PI/PN). TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
M0311 202410 — ENGINE
EMISSION RECALL - SCR Replacement
M0311 202409 — ENGINE
Emission Recall: EC0033-M0311 SCR Recall
KC-746 — POWER TRAIN
Mack Chassis - Automated Manual Transmission Model F (AMT-F, mDrive) - Possible Infrequent Hiccup/Stumble During Steady Engine/Vehicle Speed; Diagnostic Trouble Code P1074-92, P1074-94, P1074-96 Logging, Appears As Inactive - Common Model Years 2018
KC-282 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
Mack Chassis - Theft Deterrent System (TDS) Not Working; TDS Does Not Accept Password, Lockout Prevents Vehicle Operation - Model Years 2018 And 2019
KC-283 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Mack Chassis - Models - Anthem (AN), Pinnacle (PI, CXU, CHU) - Headlamp Aiming Instructions;
K75110032 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FSB 233-007, Fuel Filter Housing, Replacement; Extra Port On Fuel Filter Housing When Replacing With New Part - Vehicles Manufactured Between 14 November 2016 And 31 December 2019
K26702062 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P229F-64; Diagnostic Information - US10+OBD2013 Emissions And Newer
K90500425 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
AMT-F Oil In Control Housing Or TECU
PI0886 — VISIBILITY
Down View Mirror
K49475002 — SERVICE BRAKES
Mack Chassis - Brake Lamps Do Not Illuminate During Engine Brake Activation - US17+OBD16 and Newer Emissions
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 MACK PINNACLE (PI/PN)
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MACK PINNACLE (PI/PN)
- 2018 MACK PINNACLE (PI/PN) (current)
- 2019 MACK PINNACLE (PI/PN) — 0 complaints
- 2020 MACK PINNACLE (PI/PN) — 0 complaints
- 2021 MACK PINNACLE (PI/PN) — 0 complaints
- 2022 MACK PINNACLE (PI/PN) — 0 complaints
- 2023 MACK PINNACLE (PI/PN) — 0 complaints
Other MACK Models
- MACK MACK — 35 total complaints
- MACK ANTHEM (AN) — 12 total complaints
- MACK CXU612 — 12 total complaints
- MACK CX613 — 10 total complaints
- MACK GRANITE (GR) — 10 total complaints
- MACK CH600 — 9 total complaints
- MACK GU — 9 total complaints
- MACK RD — 8 total complaints