Mack recall: Steering
What is wrong
Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 mru heavy trucks manufactured from november 26, 2008, through april 26, 2011. The bolts used to mount the steering gear were not tightened to specification. The bolts can loosen which over time may cause the steering gear to disconnect from its mounting bracket.
What could happen
A complete loss of steering may occur increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the bolts, which will be tightened to the correct specification. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on september 19, 2011. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-866-1177.
Vehicles covered
- Mack Mru 2009–2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V374000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mack Trucks, Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 20, 2011
- Owners notified
- Sep 19, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,294
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 26, 2008 to Apr 26, 2011
- Part
- Steering › Gear box › Shaft sector
- Maker's own recall number
- SC0356
Notes
Mack trucks recall campaign number is sc0356.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mack recall: Service brakes, air Jan 23, 2025
- Mack recall: Parking brake Dec 9, 2021
- Mack recall: Engine and engine cooling May 11, 2015
- Mack recall: Exterior lighting Apr 18, 2014
- Mack recall: Engine and engine cooling Mar 24, 2014
- Mack recall: Seat belts Nov 29, 2013
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.