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NHTSA Recall 07V531000: Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)

MACK TRUCKS, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,058 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Mack Chu.

1,058
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2007
owners notified (December 10)
NHTSA campaign07V531000
Manufacturer campaignSC0332
ComponentSTEERING › GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Report receivedNovember 19, 2007
Owner notificationDecember 10, 2007
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain trucks, the bolts that attach the steering gear to the frame may not have been tightened to the specified torque.

Safety risk

Loss of steering control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will tighten the bolts free of charge. The recall began on december 10, 2007. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

Notes

Mack trucks recall no. Sc0332.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 07V531000

Make and modelModel years
Mack Chu2008
Mack Cxn2008
Mack Cxu2008

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.