NHTSA Campaign 05V178000
STEERING
Issued by MACK TRUCKS, INC · Reported Apr 28, 2005 · 2,773 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES BUILT WITH SHEPPARD MODEL M100 STEERING GEAR, THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PADS, WHICH ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR TO THE FRAME RAIL, MAY FAIL.
Consequence
THE STEERING GEAR COULD LOOSEN LEADING TO A SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEARS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 6, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-2131.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MACK | CT | 2005 | 2,773 |
| MACK | CT | 2006 | 2,773 |
| MACK | CXN | 2005 | 2,773 |
| MACK | CXN | 2006 | 2,773 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V178000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.