Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V349000 Reported July 28, 2005

Pitman arm torque

Mack Trucks, Inc. · Steering · 23 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V349000
Manufacturer Campaign
SC0303
Manufacturer
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
23
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 28, 2005

Defect Summary

On certain trucks, the bolt that attaches the pitman arm to the steering gear may not be tightened properly.

Safety Consequence

This may affect the performance of the steering, which may result in a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will check the torque on the bolt that attaches the pitman arm to steering gear and tighten the bolt properly. the recall beagn august 18, 2005. owners contact mack at 1-800-2528-6586.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 05V349000 or campaign SC0303.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V349000

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

What is recall 05V349000?

NHTSA recall 05V349000 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on July 28, 2005. It addresses: Pitman arm torque. The recall affects approximately 23 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V349000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC0303. 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.