SteeringRecall 05V-348 · 2006 Mack CL

MACK TRUCKS, INC recall 05V-348 covers 12 2006 Mack CL for a steering problem, reported to NHTSA on July 28, 2005.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected121 model

ReportedJul 28, 2005Owners notified Aug 18, 2005

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 05V348000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR TO THE FRAME MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED PROPERLY.

The risk

THIS MAY AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE STEERING WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL CHECK THE TORQUE ON THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR TO THE FRAME AND TIGHTEN THE BOLTS PROPERLY. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 18, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK AT 1-800-528-6586.

MACK TRUCKS RECALL NO. SC0302. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Mack CL2006

Built from April 11, 2005 to April 26, 2005. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.