AI Damage2022 Mack Pinnacle (pi/pn): common problems
The maker issued 198 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 198
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 73 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 35 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Parker engine-mounted hydraulic pump service bulletin
- Mack Trucks Equipped With A Cummins Engine - Engine Preheat Icon Does Not Illuminate In The Instrument…
Mack Trucks Equipped With A Cummins Engine - Engine Preheat Icon Does Not Illuminate In The Instrument Cluster (IC) During Engine Pre-heat (Intake Air Heater) Operation - Vehicles With 2018Instrument Cluster Update…
- CBR - Mack Chassis - Dash Panel Cracking at Mounting to BIW
- CBR - Mack Chassis - Through Shaft Bearing Retainer Breakage On Mack Carriers
- CBR - Mack Carrier Nut Adhesive Change
- CBR - Z Spring Bracket Wear
- CBR - No Start Condition After Over the Air Programing
- CBR - Engine Control Module (EMS) Software Information - Improvement List (Change Log), US21+OBD2021…
- CBR - Mack DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions to US22+OBD2023 (DOES NOT…
CBR - Mack DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions to US22+OBD2023 (DOES NOT APPLY TO AN(4) and PR(4)).
- Vehicles affected by this issue will show coolant runoff on the front rights side of the engine
- CBR - Mack Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide
- CBR - 13 Liter Engines ONLY - Engine Coolant Pump Housing Leak; Coolant Found Around The Oil Cooler Duct…
CBR - 13 Liter Engines ONLY - Engine Coolant Pump Housing Leak; Coolant Found Around The Oil Cooler Duct Cover Or In Between The Coolant Pump Housing And Oil Cooler Housing.
NHTSA lists 198 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
- Pinnacle (pi/pn) 201611 sources
- Pinnacle (pi/pn) 201716 sources
- Pinnacle (pi/pn) 2018219 sources
- Pinnacle (pi/pn) 2019203 sources
- Pinnacle (pi/pn) 2020194 sources
- Pinnacle (pi/pn) 2021197 sources
- Pinnacle (pi/pn) 2023130 sources
- Pinnacle (pi/pn) 2024104 sources
- Pinnacle (pi/pn) 202519 sources
- Pinnacle (pi/pn) 202614 sources
- Pinnacle (pi/pn) 20275 sources
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Mack Pinnacle (pi/pn)?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 198 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Mack Pinnacle (pi/pn)?
NHTSA lists 198 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2022 Mack Pinnacle (pi/pn) from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2022 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.