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- STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Problem
- Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2023 Granite (GR) vehicles. The front-drive steer axle fasteners may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the axle assembly joints.
- Risk
- Steer axle assembly separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace and tighten the axle fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 20, 2023. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0441.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some front-drive steer axle fasteners may not have been tightened enough and could come loose. If that happens, the steer axle assembly joints can completely separate, which can cause a loss of vehicle control and raise the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected vehicle, dealers will inspect and replace or tighten the axle fasteners as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 20, 2023. You can also contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177, referencing recall SC0441.
Even if you have not received a letter, check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls and schedule the free repair with an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mack Granite (Gr) | 2023 |
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