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Campaign 13V195 Posted May 13, 2013 5,203 units

2013-2014 Mack Trucks Recall 13V195: Brake Cotter Pin

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 13V195 covers 5,203 2013-2014 Mack trucks for missing brake cotter pins. Repair is free at any franchised Mack dealer.

Mack is recalling 5,203 2013-2014 Pinnacle (Cxu), Granite (Gu), Leu, Chu, and Mru trucks with drum brakes because a brake slack adjuster clevis pin was built without a cotter pin. If the clevis pin falls out, one wheel loses brake function, increasing stopping distance and causing pull during braking; the Mack dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The drum brake system on 2013-2014 Mack Chu, Pinnacle (Cxu), Granite (Gu), Leu, and Mru trucks uses a brake slack adjuster to keep the brake shoes positioned correctly as they wear. The clevis pin connects that adjuster to the brake linkage. A small cotter pin locks the clevis pin in place so the linkage stays connected when the brakes are used.

On affected trucks, that cotter pin was not installed. Without it, the clevis pin can loosen as the truck vibrates and the brake linkage moves. If the clevis pin falls out, that wheel loses brake function because the slack adjuster is no longer connected to the brake mechanism.

There is no warning sign before failure. The driver is not expected to get a dashboard light, noise, or pedal change before the pin comes loose and the affected wheel stops braking.

Who's affected?

Covers 5 Mack truck models across the 2013 and 2014 model years, all tied to the brake system.

2014 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) brake system
2013 Mack Granite (Gu) brake system
2013 Mack Leu brake system
2014 Mack Chu brake system
2013 Mack Chu brake system
Units affected5,203

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.

What's the safety risk?

Loss of brake function at a wheel increases stopping distance and will pull the truck left or right while braking. The safety concern is crash risk, especially when the truck needs more room to stop or drifts under braking. Slow down, leave extra distance, and schedule recall service promptly. Repair will be free at any franchised Mack dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2013-2014 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu), Granite (Gu), Leu, Chu, or Mru is included in this recall.
  2. Review Mack's mailed recall notice before scheduling service; owner notices were mailed on September 30, 2013.
  3. Contact a franchised Mack dealer to schedule the free brake-slack-adjuster inspection and hardware installation that keeps the clevis pin secured and protects brake function at the affected wheel.
  4. Reference recall number 13V195 and Mack recall SC0370 when you call the dealer.
  5. Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, leave extra following distance, and avoid hard braking when safe to do so.

What happens at the repair

Because this recall does not list the repair as available, confirm the repair status before arranging service. Once the dealer repair is available, a Mack technician inspects the brake slack adjusters on the affected drum brake assemblies and installs the missing brake hardware where needed. The work is free under the recall, with parts and labor covered. The goal is to secure the slack adjuster clevis pin so it stays in place and the affected wheel keeps its brake function.

Timeline

May 13, 2013 NHTSA published the recall
September 30, 2013 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 13V195?

Recall 13V195 covers 5,203 2013-2014 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu), Granite (Gu), Leu, Chu, and Mru trucks equipped with drum brakes. The brake slack adjuster clevis pin can lose its cotter pin, which can cause loss of brake function at the affected wheel.

What should I do if my 2013-2014 Mack Pinnacle (Cxu), Granite (Gu), Leu, Chu, or Mru is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 13V195. If it is, contact a franchised Mack dealer to schedule inspection of the brake slack adjusters and installation of the needed brake hardware. Reference recall number 13V195 when you call.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Mack dealers will inspect the brake slack adjusters and install the needed brake hardware free of charge.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is reduced braking at one wheel. If the clevis pin loosens and falls out, the truck can take longer to stop and pull left or right while braking, increasing crash risk. The dealer repair fixes the missing brake hardware for free.

What if I bought this Mack truck used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. If you never received Mack's owner notices, check your VIN and call a franchised Mack dealer with recall number 13V195.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V195000
Mack customer service1-800-528-6586
NHTSA recall #13V195
NHTSA recall # (full)13V195000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →