NHTSA Recall 05V349000: Idler and attachment (steering)
MACK TRUCKS, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 23 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Mack Cv.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V349000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SC0303 |
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › ARM › IDLER AND ATTACHMENT |
| Report received | July 28, 2005 |
| Owner notification | August 18, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain trucks, the bolt that attaches the pitman arm to the steering gear may not be tightened properly.
Safety risk
This may affect the performance of the steering, which may result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will check the torque on the bolt that attaches the pitman arm to steering gear and tighten the bolt properly. The recall beagn august 18, 2005. Owners contact mack at 1-800-2528-6586.
Notes
Mack trucks recall no.sc0303. Customers 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V349000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.