Steering wheel / handle bar Mack recall

The problem

The pinch bolt hole center to steering gear input shaft on the lower yoke dimension exceeds specifications. If the pinch bolt becomes loose, it will not engage the steering gear input shaft notch and the shaft could slip off.

The fix

The proper steering gear input shaft yoke will be installed without charge to owner.

Contacts

Vehicle description: trucks equipped with sg46 manual steering gear.System: steering; shaft assembly.Consequences of defect: should slippage occur, loss of steering control and anaccident could result without prior warning.

What to do

1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Mack dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 79V165000.
3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.