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.
Mack Trucks – STEERING GEAR TORQUE
| Report Received Date | 07/20/2011 |
| NHTSA ID | 11V374000 |
| Consequence Summary | A COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING MAY OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | SC0356 |
| Potentially Affected | 2294 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=11V374000) |
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