Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 01V301000

Suspension: front: springs: coil springs

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2001-09-24.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V301000

Suspension: front: springs: coil springs

Component
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs
Manufacturer
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
483
Reported to NHTSA
2001-09-24
Owners notified
2001-12-26

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

FRONT SPRING FAILURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
MACK CV2001 2000
MACK RD2001 2000

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.