Safety Recall NHTSA · 01E021000 Reported May 4, 2001

Chalmers/suspension/torque rods

Chalmers Suspensions · N/A · 670 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01E021000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Chalmers Suspensions
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
670
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
May 4, 2001

Defect Summary

Equipment description: certain 2000 and possible 2001 model year trucks equipped with chalmers suspensions shipped may 8, 2000, to june 9, 2000, and september 19, 2000, to october 6, 2000. these vehicles may have defective fixed fabricated torque rods which could cause lack of axle retention.

Safety Consequence

Under these conditions, the driver could lose control of the vehicle which could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Chalmers will notify the vehicle manufacturers customers and perform the remedy free of charge. owner notification began may 2, 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 chalmers suspensions at 905-624-9750.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chalmers Suspensions dealer and reference recall ID 01E021000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 01E021000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01E021000?

NHTSA recall 01E021000 was issued by Chalmers Suspensions on May 4, 2001. It addresses: Chalmers/suspension/torque rods. The recall affects approximately 670 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chalmers Suspensions dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01E021000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.