Hydraulic power assist: pumpRecall 01V-389 · Mack vehicles
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 01V-389 covers 7,500 Mack vehicles for a hydraulic power assist: pump problem, reported to NHTSA on December 21, 2001.
Source: NHTSA recall 01V389000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
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.