NHTSA Campaign 07V322000

STEERING

Issued by MACK TRUCKS, INC · Reported Jul 24, 2007 · 1,072 vehicles affected

What's wrong

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE NUT USED TO RETAIN THE STEERING SHAFT MAY OR MAY NOT BE A LOCK NUT THAT HAS THE LOCKING FEATURE. A LOCK NUT IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESISTANCE TO ENSURE THAT THE NUT DOES NOT COME LOOSE.

Consequence

IF THE NUT WERE TO COME LOOSE AND BE LEFT UNTREATED, THE STEERING SHAFT COULD POTENTIALLY SEPARATE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFT PINCH BOLTS AND LOCKNUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 24, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MACK CHU 2008 1,072
MACK GU 2008 1,072

Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V322000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.