NHTSA Recall 01V063000
Filed by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Component: Steering. Reported 2001-02-23. An estimated 56 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. INCORRECT PRESSURE RATED POWER STEERING HOSES WERE INSTALLED.
Risk
THE HOSE THAT CONNECTS THE POWER STEERING PUMP TO THE STEERING GEAR CAN BURST OR LEAK RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 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).