Mack Recall 01V063000: Steering, Hydraulic Power Assist, Hose, Piping, And Connections

NHTSA recall 01V063000 · announced February 23, 2001 · filed by Mack Trucks, Incorporated · 56 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. INCORRECT PRESSURE RATED POWER STEERING HOSES WERE INSTALLED.

The risk

THE HOSE THAT CONNECTS THE POWER STEERING PUMP TO THE STEERING GEAR CAN BURST OR LEAK RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 26, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-3011.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.