NHTSA Recall 01V389000: Pump (steering)
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7,500 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Mack Ch.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V389000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST › PUMP |
| Report received | December 21, 2001 |
| Owner notification | March 22, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with e-tech engines. A condition exists on the auxiliary drive shaft of the e-tech engine that causes the loss of power steering on vehicles where the power steering pump is mounted off the front of the engine.
Safety risk
This could result in the loss of power steering.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the nut that holds the gear to the auxiliary drive shaft. Owner notification began march 22, 2002. 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 01V389000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mack Ch | 2001 |
| Mack Cl | 2001 |
| Mack Cv | 2001 |
| Mack Cx | 2001 |
| Mack Dmm | 2001 |
| Mack Rb | 2001 |
| Mack Rd | 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.