Mack Pinnacle recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 6, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Mack Trucks, Inc. recalls 2017 Mack Pinnacle (Chu), Pinnacle (Cxu)

Recall number

16V714000

Brand / firm

Mack

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 57 units

Why it was recalled

Partial tread separation can increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2017 Pinnacle CHU and CXU trucks manufactured March 9, 2016, to May 19, 2016 and equipped with Goodyear G399A LHS 295/75R22.5 LRG tires. The tires on the affected vehicles may have cured improperly causing an incomplete adhesion, possibly resulting in a partial tread separation.

What to do

Mack will notify owners, and Goodyear dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177, or Goodyear customer service at 1-800-592-3267. Mack's number for this recall is SC0405.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.