SteeringRecall 18V-778 · Mack vehicles
Mack Trucks, Inc. recall 18V-778 covers 169 Mack vehicles for a steering problem, reported to NHTSA on November 1, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 78% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V778000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2019 Mack Anthem (AN), Granite (GR), and Pinnacle (PI) vehicles. The pinch bolt on the upper steering shaft may not have been tightened, possibly resulting in the steering shaft separating and causing a loss of steering.
The risk
A loss of steering can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles for any loose pinch bolts, correcting the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0413.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
78%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 19, 2018 to September 12, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.