NHTSA Recall # | 106544 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V098000 |
MFG Compaign # | SC0400 |
Manufacturer | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
Supplier | MACK |
Brand | MACK |
Model | GRANITE (GU) |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | STEERING |
Date of notification | 01/04/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 09/11/15 |
End date of manufacturing | 19/01/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 19/02/16 |
Report created | 19/02/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1187 |
Defect summary | Mack trucks, inc. (mack) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 granite (gu) and terrapro (mru) trucks manufactured from november 9, 2015, through january 19, 2016. The affected trucks may be missing a roll pin to secure the upper steering yoke to the steering shaft. |
Consequence summary | If the roll pin is missing, the steering shaft may disconnect from the yoke, resulting in a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the steering shaft if the roll pin is missing, free of charge. The recall began on april 1, 2016. Owners may contact mack customer service at 1-610-709-2131. Mack's recall campaign number for this recall is sc0400. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |