The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23V746000·Announced 2023-11-07

Mack Recalls 2024 MD Trucks Due to Steering Wheel Bolt Issue

Mack Trucks is recalling 2024 MD trucks because the steering wheel attachment bolt may loosen and separate, potentially causing the steering wheel to detach.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering wheel detachment) that can cause loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling certain 2024 MD trucks. The defect involves the steering wheel attachment bolt, which may loosen and separate from the steering shaft. This failure can cause the steering wheel to detach from the vehicle.

A detached steering wheel can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed.

Dealers will replace the steering wheel retention bolt free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 20, 2023. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 1-800-866-1177 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MACK MD
Brand
MACK
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
74

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • MD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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