Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V456000 Reported September 20, 2004

Mack trucks/steering gear mounting bolt

Q: What is recall 04V456000?

NHTSA recall 04V456000 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on September 20, 2004. It addresses: Mack trucks/steering gear mounting bolt. The recall affects approximately 4,959 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Mack Trucks, Inc. · N/A · 4,959 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

04V456000

Manufacturer Campaign

SC0289

Manufacturer

Mack Trucks, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

4,959

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 20, 2004

Defect Summary

On certain truck chassis, the steering gear mounting bolts were made of inconsistent bolt material, which has led to bolt failures. this inconsistent bolt material condition could result in a failure of a steering gear mounting bolts. The steering gear is mounted to the vehicle's frame with three bolts.

Safety Consequence

Failure of two of the three bolts could result in the loss of steering, which could result in loss of vehicle control and crash without warning.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect vehicles. new steering gear mounting bolts will be installed. the recall began october 2004. owners should contact mack at 1-610-709-3337.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 04V456000 or campaign SC0289.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 04V456000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04V456000?

NHTSA recall 04V456000 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on September 20, 2004. It addresses: Mack trucks/steering gear mounting bolt. The recall affects approximately 4,959 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V456000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC0289. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.