Recall 11V374000

STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR

Report Date

20110720

Component

STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR

Affected Vehicles

4 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

A COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING MAY OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2009	MACK	MRU
2010	MACK	MRU
2011	MACK	MRU
2012	MACK	MRU

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.