NHTSA campaign 01V063000
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 01V063000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. INCORRECT PRESSURE RATED POWER STEERING HOSES WERE INSTALLED.
Reported 02/23/2001
What can happen
THE HOSE THAT CONNECTS THE POWER STEERING PUMP TO THE STEERING GEAR CAN BURST OR LEAK RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST.
Repair
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.
Components
- Steering: Hydraulic power assist: Hose, piping, and connections
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.