NHTSA Campaign Id 01V301000; Date: Sep. 24, 2001
Front spring failure could result in loss of vehicle control.
2000 Mack CV; 2001 Mack CV; 2000 Mack RD; 2001 Mack RD
Component: Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 483
Vehicle description: class a heavy duty trucks with 18,000 lb. Front axles may have front springs installed that are rated for the 14,600 lb. Front axle.
Dealers will replace both springs. Owner notification began December 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.
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 26, 2001
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