2025 Mack Terrapro (te) recall: Steering Gearbox Fasteners May Loosen
Report received by NHTSA: Aug. 6, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2025 TerraPro trucks. The steering gearbox fasteners may loosen.
- The risk
A loose steering gearbox can result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
341 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2025 Mack Terrapro (te).
- Compared with
Mack Trucks, Inc. has 9 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 17 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
82 earlier NHTSA recalls by Mack Trucks, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- May 28, 2026 2026-2027 Mack Granite (gr), 2026-2027 Mack Pinnacle (pi/Pn), 2026-2027 Mack Pioneer PR (4) and 2 more models recall: Do Not Drive: Wheel May Detach
- April 23, 2026 2025-2027 Mack Pioneer PR (4), 2026-2027 Mack Anthem AN (4) recall: Rear Brake Modulators May Short Circuit (agency record)
- April 1, 2026 Mack Trucks, Inc. recall: Turn Signal Failure/FMVSS 108 (agency record)
- March 11, 2026 Mack Trucks, Inc. recall: ECU Software Error May Cause Unexpected Vehicle Movement/FMVSS 102 (agency record)
- Dec. 15, 2025 Mack Trucks, Inc. recall: Rear Brakes May Overheat (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Mack Terrapro (te) 2025
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V509000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STEERING |
| Report received by NHTSA | Aug. 6, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 341 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | SC0497 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record