2004 Mack CV, 2004 Mack DM Recall: ON CERTAIN HEAVY-DUTY, CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE LOWER AND UPPER STEERING SHAFT…
NHTSA campaign 05V118000 · Steering · filed Mar 29, 2005 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN HEAVY-DUTY, CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE LOWER AND UPPER STEERING SHAFT PINCH BOLTS WERE IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED.
The risk
AS A RESULT OF THIS CONDITION, THE STEERING SHAFT COULD POSSIBLY COME LOOSE WHICH COULD LEAD TO A SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE AT THE SUSPECT JOINTS, AND CORRECT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-2131.
MACK RECALL NO. SC0295.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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 05V118000 (manufacturer number SCO295). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.