2006 Mack CL Recall: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING…
NHTSA campaign 05V348000 · Steering · filed Jul 28, 2005 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR TO THE FRAME MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED PROPERLY.
The risk
THIS MAY AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE STEERING WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL CHECK THE TORQUE ON THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR TO THE FRAME AND TIGHTEN THE BOLTS PROPERLY. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 18, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK AT 1-800-528-6586.
MACK TRUCKS RECALL NO. SC0302. 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 05V348000 (manufacturer number SC0302). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.