Mack recalls 341 2025 TerraPro trucks over steering gearbox fasteners that may loosen
The fasteners holding the steering gearbox may loosen, which can cause a loss of steering and raise the risk of a crash.
What to do
Take the truck to a Mack dealer, who will inspect it and tighten or replace the fasteners for free. Owners may call Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177 and cite recall number SC0497.
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Recall details
- Product
- Mack Terrapro (Te) 2025
- Company
- Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Hazard
- A loose steering gearbox can result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 341 vehicles
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 6, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V509000
- Manufacturer campaign number: SC0497
- Model years: 2025
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- STEERING:GEAR BOX:MOUNTING BRACKET
- Defect
- Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2025 TerraPro trucks. The steering gearbox fasteners may loosen.
- Consequence
- A loose steering gearbox can result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- Dealers will inspect and tightened or replace the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 21, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0497.
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