Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump
- Component
- Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump
- Manufacturer
- Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 79
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2021-11-03
- Owners notified
- 2021-12-10
Defect description
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2021 Granite and LR vehicles. A machining defect may cause pressure to build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Safety risk
A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the power steering pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 10, 2021. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0432.