NHTSA Recall 01V389000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V389000; Date: Dec. 21, 2001
This could result in the loss of power steering.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Mack CH; 2001 Mack CL; 2001 Mack CV; 2001 Mack CX; 2001 Mack DMM; 2001 Mack RB; 2001 Mack RD
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 7,500
Recall Summary:
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 to 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.
Recall Notes:
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: Mar 22, 2002
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