Mack Recall 01V389000: Steering, Hydraulic Power Assist, Pump

NHTSA recall 01V389000 · announced December 21, 2001 · filed by Mack Trucks, Incorporated · 7,500 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH E-TECH ENGINES. A CONDITION EXISTS ON THE AUXILIARY DRIVE SHAFT OF THE E-TECH ENGINE THAT CAUSES THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING ON VEHICLES WHERE THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS MOUNTED OFF THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE.

The risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE NUT THAT HOLDS THE GEAR TO THE AUXILIARY DRIVE SHAFT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 22, 2002. 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

• 2001 Mack Ch
• 2001 Mack Cl
• 2001 Mack Cv
• 2001 Mack Cx
• 2001 Mack Dmm
• 2001 Mack Rb
• 2001 Mack Rd

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