CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING
- Problem
- Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Titan vehicles manufactured from February 25, 2015, through February 12, 2016. The bolt connecting the upper steering shaft to the lower steering shaft may not properly secure the upper steering shaft, which can lead to separation of the steering shaft.
- Risk
- Separation of the steering shaft will result in complete loss of steering which may lead to a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Mack strongly recommends that the affected vehicles not be driven until the interim remedy is applied. An interim notice was sent to Mack owners on March 21, 2016, and an interim repair is available now. A second notice was mailed on May 12, 2016. The final remedy is now available. Both remedies will be free of charge. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-877-800-4945 opt #1. Mack's number for this recall is SC0401.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The bolt connecting the upper and lower steering shafts may not properly secure the upper steering shaft. If the shaft separates, the driver can lose all steering control, which may lead to a crash.
Mack strongly recommends that affected trucks not be driven until the interim remedy has been applied. An interim repair is available now, and the final remedy is also available. Both remedies are free of charge.
If you own an affected truck, contact Mack customer service at 1-877-800-4945, option 1, and reference recall number SC0401. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mack Titan (Td) | 20162017 |
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