Mack Recall 13V493000: Steering

NHTSA recall 13V493000 · announced October 17, 2013 · filed by Mack Trucks, Inc. · 535 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

A loose steering shaft would result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to 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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2014 Mack Granite (gu)
• 2014 Mack Pinnacle (cxu)

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.