Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V178000 Reported April 28, 2005

Steering gear/sheppard

Q: What is recall 05V178000?

NHTSA recall 05V178000 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on April 28, 2005. It addresses: Steering gear/sheppard. The recall affects approximately 2,773 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 · 2,773 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05V178000

Manufacturer Campaign

SC0298

Manufacturer

Mack Trucks, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

2,773

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 28, 2005

Defect Summary

On certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles built with sheppard model m100 steering gear, the steering gear mounting pads, which attach the steering gear to the frame rail, may fail.

Safety Consequence

The steering gear could loosen leading to a sudden loss of steering, which could result in a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the steering gears. the recall began on may 6, 2005. owners may contact mack at 1-610-709-2131.

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 05V178000 or campaign SC0298.
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 05V178000

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

What is recall 05V178000?

NHTSA recall 05V178000 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on April 28, 2005. It addresses: Steering gear/sheppard. The recall affects approximately 2,773 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 05V178000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC0298. 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.