Springs: coil springsRecall 01V-301 · Mack vehicles

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 01V-301 covers 483 Mack vehicles for a springs: coil springs problem, reported to NHTSA on September 24, 2001.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected4832 models

ReportedSep 24, 2001Owners notified Dec 26, 2001

Complaints since2Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 01V301000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

FRONT SPRING FAILURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

What to do

The fix

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).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Mack CV2000, 2001

Mack RD2000, 2001

Built from January 6, 2000 to August 14, 2001. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.