Mack recall: Steering
What is wrong
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2015 CHU and CXU trucks manufactured from March 31, 2014, through June 26, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the collars that prevent the ball sockets from backing out of the tie rod may have been incorrectly positioned. This may allow the ball sockets to come loose.
What could happen
If the ball sockets come loose from the tie rod, a complete loss of steering may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-position the collar if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 20, 2015. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Mack's number for this recall is SC0385.
Vehicles covered
- Mack Chu 2015
- Mack Pinnacle (Cxu) 2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V737000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 18, 2014
- Owners notified
- Jan 20, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,048
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 31, 2014 to Jun 26, 2014
- Part
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- SC0385
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mack recall: Seat belts Sep 11, 2014
- Mack recall: Forward collision avoidance Sep 9, 2014
- Mack recall: Exterior lighting Apr 18, 2014
- Mack recall: Electrical system Feb 21, 2014
- Mack recall: Power train Oct 17, 2013
- Mack recall: Service brakes May 13, 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.