CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING
- Problem
- Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2024 LR vehicles. The fasteners that connect the power steering assist cylinder to steering arm may be loose or missing.
- Risk
- The power steering assist cylinder may separate from the steering arm, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect and tighten the steering gear fasteners and install a new cotter pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 15, 2023. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0451.
- 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
Certain 2024 Mack LR trucks may have loose or missing fasteners connecting the power steering assist cylinder to the steering arm. If these fasteners fail, the cylinder can separate from the steering arm, leading to a loss of vehicle control and a higher risk of a crash.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been completed. Authorized dealers will inspect and tighten the steering gear fasteners and install a new cotter pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 15, 2023. You can also contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177 (recall number SC0451).
To check whether your vehicle has any open recalls, look up your VIN and contact an authorized dealer to schedule the free repair as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mack LR | 2024 |
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