NHTSA Recall 13V493000
Filed by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Component: Steering. Reported 2013-10-17. An estimated 535 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Mack Trucks is recalling certain model year 2014 CXU and GU model vehicles manufactured May 10, 2013, through June 12, 2013. The upper and lower steering shaft pinch bolts may have not been torqued to specification. This may cause the steering shaft to come loose.
Risk
A loose steering shaft would result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Mack Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering shaft pinch bolts and retorque them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2013. Mack's recall number is SC0372. Owners may contact Mack Trucks at 1-336-393-2000.
Manufacturer campaign number: SC0372
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.