NHTSA Recall 11V374000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V374000; Date: Jul. 20, 2011
A complete loss of steering may occur increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Mack MRU; 2010 Mack MRU; 2011 Mack MRU; 2012 Mack MRU
Component: Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Inc
Affected Units:: 2,294
Recall Summary:
Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 mru heavy trucks manufactured from November 26, 2008, through April 26, 2011. The bolts used to mount the steering gear were not tightened to specification. The bolts can loosen which over time may cause the steering gear to disconnect from its mounting bracket.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the bolts, which will be tightened to the correct specification. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on September 19, 2011. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-866-1177.
Recall Notes:
Mack trucks recall campaign number is sc0356. Owners 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 19, 2011
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