NHTSA Recall 01V301000: Coil springs (suspension)

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on September 24, 2001, covering an estimated 483 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Mack Cv.

483

vehicles potentially affected

models affected

2001

owners notified (December 26)

NHTSA campaign	01V301000
Component	SUSPENSION › FRONT › SPRINGS › COIL SPRINGS
Report received	September 24, 2001
Owner notification	December 26, 2001
Initiated by	Manufacturer

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.

Safety risk

Front spring failure could result in loss of vehicle control.

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.

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 01V301000

Make and model	Model years
Mack Cv	2000, 2001
Mack Rd	2000, 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.