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2018 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) recalls

NHTSA campaigns received 2010 to 2026-09-30 that list the 2018 model year.

The 2018 MACK PINNACLE (CXU) is covered by 3 recall campaigns. Repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN to see which are still open.

Campaign	Received	Component
21V233000	2021-04-01	Electronic Stability Control (Esc) › Control Module › Software
19V047000	2019-01-21	Power Train › Clutch Assembly
18V152000	2018-03-06	Interior Lighting

Each recall: problem, risk and fix

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) › Control Module › Software (21V233000, 2021-04-01)

Problem: 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 Heavy Vehicles."

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

Free fix: 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.

Mack Trucks, Inc. · 557 vehicles · NHTSA record

Power Train › Clutch Assembly (19V047000, 2019-01-21)

Problem: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2018 Anthem (AN) and Pinnacle (CXU) vehicles, equipped with an automated manual transmission. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.

Risk: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

Free fix: Mack has notified owners, and dealers will update the software or replace the clutch, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0415.

Mack Trucks, Inc. · 11 vehicles · NHTSA record

Interior Lighting (18V152000, 2018-03-06)

Problem: 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.

Risk: Loss of lighting or windshield wiper function can increase the risk of a crash.

Free fix: 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.

Mack Trucks, Inc. · 135 vehicles · NHTSA record

A recall covers a make, model and year range; whether one specific vehicle is affected or already repaired is confirmed by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or by a dealer. Recall repairs are free. Source: NHTSA recall flat file (public domain), campaigns received since January 2010.

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