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Mack Trucks, Inc.: 2024 MD6 and MD7 Trucks Recalled for Loose Steering Gear Fasteners

Agency Publication Date: August 30, 2023
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Summary

Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling approximately 395 of its 2024 MD6 and MD7 vehicles because the steering gear fasteners may not have been tightened correctly during manufacturing. This defect can lead to the fasteners becoming loose, which may cause the driver to lose control of the truck. Owners will be able to have the fasteners tightened by an authorized dealer at no cost.

Risk

If the steering gear fasteners are loose, the vehicle's steering system may fail or become unresponsive. This can result in a sudden loss of vehicle control, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your vehicle records or identification plate to confirm if you own a 2024 Mack MD6 or MD7 truck.
  2. Contact an authorized Mack Trucks dealer to schedule a service appointment for a free inspection and tightening of the steering gear fasteners.
  3. If you have questions, contact Mack's customer service department at 1-800-866-1177 and reference recall number SC0449.
  4. For additional information, you may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Dealers will tighten the steering gear fasteners free of charge.

How to: Contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177 or an authorized dealer to arrange the repair.

Affected Products

Product: 2024 Mack MD6
Product: 2024 Mack MD7

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 23V605000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Sold By: Authorized Mack Dealers
Units Affected: 395 vehicles(395% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: October 4, 2023
Notes: 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.nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: SC0449
Agency Last Updated: October 4, 2023

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response