Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V098000 Reported February 19, 2016

Steering shaft may disconnect from junction box

Q: What is recall 16V098000?

NHTSA recall 16V098000 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on February 19, 2016. It addresses: Steering shaft may disconnect from junction box. The recall affects approximately 1,187 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 · 1,187 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

16V098000

Manufacturer Campaign

SC0400

Manufacturer

Mack Trucks, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

1,187

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

February 19, 2016

Completion Rate

82.31

Defect Summary

Mack trucks, inc. (mack) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 granite (gu) and terrapro (mru) trucks manufactured from november 9, 2015, through january 19, 2016. the affected trucks may be missing a roll pin to secure the upper steering yoke to the steering shaft.

Safety Consequence

If the roll pin is missing, the steering shaft may disconnect from the yoke, resulting in a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the steering shaft if the roll pin is missing, free of charge. the recall began on april 1, 2016. owners may contact mack customer service at 1-610-709-2131. mack's recall campaign number for this recall is sc0400.

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 16V098000 or campaign SC0400.
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 16V098000

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

What is recall 16V098000?

NHTSA recall 16V098000 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on February 19, 2016. It addresses: Steering shaft may disconnect from junction box. The recall affects approximately 1,187 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 16V098000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC0400. 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.