VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. INCORRECT PRESSURE RATED POWER STEERING HOSES WERE INSTALLED
— Recall Campaign #01V063000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. INCORRECT PRESSURE RATED POWER STEERING HOSES WERE INSTALLED.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 56 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
01V063000
| Manufacturer: | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 23, 2001 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 01V063000 |
| Units affected: | 56 |
- Description:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. INCORRECT PRESSURE RATED POWER STEERING HOSES WERE INSTALLED.
- Consequeces:
- THE HOSE THAT CONNECTS THE POWER STEERING PUMP TO THE STEERING GEAR CAN BURST OR LEAK RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST.
- Corrective action:
- 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).