NHTSA Recall 01V266001: Driveline (parking brake)
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4 vehicles. It affects 2001 Mack Mack.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V266001 |
|---|---|
| Component | PARKING BRAKE › DRIVELINE |
| Report received | August 23, 2001 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: chassis built with a jacobs vehicle systems electronic controller for the electric driveline brake system. A failure mode within the solid state controller can cause a short from the positive terminal to the negative terminal of the battery.
Safety risk
Under this condition, the controller could ignite causuing a fire without warning, possible causing injury to the vehicle occupant(s).
Remedy
Customers are being notified to contact jvs to arrange for a free repair at a local authorized dealer. Owner notification began august 23, 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 jacobs vehicles systems at 1-800-269-6562.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V266001
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mack Mack | 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.