2005–2006 Mack CT & 2005–2006 Mack CXN recall: steering
⚠️ 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.
💥 The risk
The steering gear could loosen leading to a sudden loss of steering, which could result in a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the steering gears. The recall began on may 6, 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
- 05V178000
- Manufacturer recall #
- SC0298
- Manufacturer
- MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Vehicles affected
- 2,773
- Component
- STEERING
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 6, 2005
- Built
- May 26, 2004 – Apr 6, 2005
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Mack recall no. SCO298. 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.