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Mack castellated nut and cotter pin on the steer axles may not have been properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen within the steer axle.

NHTSA campaign 17V-535 · Reported August 31, 2017 · 439 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Mack Pinnacle
VEHICLES AFFECTED
439
REMEDY
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary.
COST
Free

The short version

Mack Trucks, Inc. reported a problem with the linkages tie rod assembly. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The castellated nut and cotter pin on the steer axles may not have been properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen within the steer axle.

WHY IT MATTERS

If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 17V-535.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2016Mack Pinnacle

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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