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Mack Granite (Gu) Recall 13V493: Steering

NHTSA campaign 13V493, reported October 17, 2013, 535 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V493Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component
STEERING
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.
Risk
A loose steering shaft would result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Mack Granite (Gu)2014
Mack Pinnacle (Cxu)2014