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Recall 01V-389: 2001 Mack CH, 2001 Mack CL and 5 more

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Dec 21, 2001, covering about 7,500 vehicles.

NHTSA number
01V-389
Report date
Dec 21, 2001
Vehicles affected
7,500
Owners notified
Mar 22, 2002

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.

The fix

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.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerMACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
ComponentSteering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Pump
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number01V389000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mack CH2001All years
Mack CL2001All years
Mack CV2001All years
Mack CX2001All years
Mack DMM2001All years
Mack RB2001All years
Mack RD2001All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 01V-389?

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.

How is recall 01V-389 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.