2004 Mack CV & 2004 Mack DM recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain heavy-duty, class 8 trucks, the lower and upper steering shaft pinch bolts were improperly tightened.
💥 The 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.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V118000
- Manufacturer recall #
- SCO295
- Manufacturer
- MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Vehicles affected
- 127
- Component
- STEERING
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 5, 2005
- Built
- Dec 10, 2004 – Dec 14, 2004
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Mack recall no. SC0295.customers 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.