NHTSA recall campaign
05V118000
ManufacturerMACK TRUCKS, INCReported2005-03-29Affected127 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
ON CERTAIN HEAVY-DUTY, CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE LOWER AND UPPER STEERING SHAFT PINCH BOLTS WERE IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED.
Risk
AS A RESULT OF THIS CONDITION, THE STEERING SHAFT COULD POSSIBLY COME LOOSE WHICH COULD LEAD TO A SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE AT THE SUSPECT JOINTS, AND CORRECT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-2131.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →