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2016-2017 Mack Titan (TD) recall: steering

Mack Trucks, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 16, 2016. It covers about 75 vehicles.

vehicles affected
75
reported
Mar 16, 2016
owners notified
May 12, 2016

Steering

What is wrong
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Titan vehicles manufactured from February 25, 2015, through February 12, 2016. The bolt connecting the upper steering shaft to the lower steering shaft may not properly secure the upper steering shaft, which can lead to separation of the steering shaft.
Risk
Separation of the steering shaft will result in complete loss of steering which may lead to a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Mack strongly recommends that the affected vehicles not be driven until the interim remedy is applied. An interim notice was sent to Mack owners on March 21, 2016, and an interim repair is available now. A second notice was mailed on May 12, 2016. The final remedy is now available. Both remedies will be free of charge. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1‑877‑800‑4945 opt #1. Mack's number for this recall is SC0401.

Recall number 16V156000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 16V156000

Is there a recall on the 2016-2017 Mack Titan (TD) steering?

Yes. Recall 16V156000, reported on March 16, 2016, covers about 75 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V156000?

Mack strongly recommends that the affected vehicles not be driven until the interim remedy is applied. An interim notice was sent to Mack owners on March 21, 2016, and an interim repair is available now. A second notice was mailed on May 12, 2016. The final remedy is now available. Both remedies will be free of charge. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1‑877‑800‑4945 opt #1. Mack's number for this recall is SC0401.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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