No complaints are listed for the 2018 Mack Pinnacle (chu). NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as MACK PINNACLE (CHU).
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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2 recalls.
Date: 2021-04-01. Systems: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC).
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 Stabilit (excerpt)
Consequence: A vehicle that drifts out of its lane increases the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2019-02-21. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
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 121, "Air Brake Systems."
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
151 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 63 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 28 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 25 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 15 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 14 |
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| SUSPENSION | 8 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 7 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 |
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10253804
Date: 2024-04-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
CBR: Equipped With An Automated Manual Transmission Model D or F ( AMT-D, AMT-F, mDrive) Missing X1 Value In VDA And Default Settings Guidelines, ParameterP1AOB; Fault Code P1052-54, Error 40,Or Error 18 Encountered During Clutch Or Tran.
10253807
Date: 2024-04-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
CBR: Turbo Compound (TC) Hot Side Noise, Diagnostic Information.
10251333
Date: 2024-02-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
CBR -Telematics Gateway (TGW) Connect Ability Issues
10251328
Date: 2024-02-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
CBR - Driveline Noise, Suspension Ride Height Too High, Suspension Will Not Exhaust - Chassis Built 2016w01 And Newer.
10251329
Date: 2024-02-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
CBR - Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) Flywheel Pilot Bearing Wear On Input Shaft.
10251331
Date: 2024-02-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
CBR - Active "Set Park Brake" Message On Drivers Information Display (DID).
10249553
Date: 2024-01-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
CBR: TGW Will Not Connect After SIM Card Replacement
10249551
Date: 2024-01-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE, SUSPENSION.
CBR: Frame Or Cab Lean
10246086
Date: 2023-11-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
TSB: Mack Trucks now offer an improved HD Inter-Axle Through Shaft for the CRD 125, 150, 180, and 200 family carriers. The new HD shaft went into production on January 23rd, 2023 for 2.54 - 3.50 axle ratios and April 1st, 2023 for 3.56 - 3.98 ratios. The new HD through shaft is an upgrade over the c
10244808
Date: 2023-10-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
CBR: Vehicle Overspeed Warning Comes Active At A Lower Speed Than Expected; Vehicle Overspeed Warning In Driver Information Display (DID) - Model Year 2018 And Newer With New Style Instrument Cluster