Vehicle recall 05V178000 · April 28, 2005
Mack CT and CXN
On certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles built with sheppard model M100 steering gear, the steering gear mounting pads, which attach the steering gear to the frame rail, may fail.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles built with sheppard model M100 steering gear, the steering gear mounting pads, which attach the steering gear to the frame rail, may fail.
- Consequence
- The steering gear could loosen leading to a sudden loss of steering, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the steering gears. The recall began on may 6, 2005. Owners may contact mack at 1-610-709-2131.
- Notes
- Mack recall no. SCO298. 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V178000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 28, 2005
- Filed by
- MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC0298
- Owner notification
- May 6, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,773
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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