Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V209000 Reported March 31, 2011

Fifth wheel mounting bolts

Q: What is recall 11V209000?

NHTSA recall 11V209000 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on March 31, 2011. It addresses: Fifth wheel mounting bolts. The recall affects approximately 808 vehicles , with the defect involving the Trailer Hitches component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Mack Trucks, Inc. · Trailer Hitches · 808 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

11V209000

Manufacturer Campaign

SC0351

Manufacturer

Mack Trucks, Inc.

Component

Trailer Hitches

Vehicles Affected

808

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 31, 2011

Defect Summary

Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 chu and cxu heavy trucks manufactured from january 2008 through july 2010. there may be an interference with the bolts used to secure the fifth wheel to the frame that can prevent the bolts from being torqued to specification.

Safety Consequence

The bolts may fail and could result in the fifth wheel coming loose causing the trailer to separate from the tractor increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace the bolts as required free of charge. the safety recall began on may 30, 2011. owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-866-1177.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 11V209000 or campaign SC0351.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 11V209000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 11V209000?

NHTSA recall 11V209000 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on March 31, 2011. It addresses: Fifth wheel mounting bolts. The recall affects approximately 808 vehicles, with the defect involving the Trailer Hitches component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V209000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC0351. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.