NHTSA recall campaign
01V301000
ManufacturerMACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDReported2001-09-24Affected483 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
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.
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