Model-level recall history

Mack RD recalls by year

Explore official NHTSA model-level records from 1981 through 2004. Choose a year to review consequences, remedies, campaign numbers, and instructions for that year and model.

43NHTSA recall records

19unique campaigns

21model years represented

Year-by-year record count

Recall history across model years

Affected systems

Frequently represented components

Component counts describe records in the NHTSA dataset, not failure rates.

Steering: Linkages9 records across 2 unique campaigns

Vehicle speed control6 records across 1 unique campaign

Suspension: Rear5 records across 1 unique campaign

Power train: Axle assembly4 records across 2 unique campaigns

Steering: Linkages: Tie rod assembly3 records across 2 unique campaigns

Service brakes, air: Controls, pedals and linkages2 records across 1 unique campaign

Service brakes, air: Drum2 records across 1 unique campaign

Suspension: Front: Springs: Coil springs2 records across 1 unique campaign

Trailer hitches2 records across 1 unique campaign

Vehicle speed control: Accelerator pedal2 records across 1 unique campaign

Steering: Gear box (other than rack and pinion)1 records across 1 unique campaign

Steering: Gear box: Shaft sector1 records across 1 unique campaign

Steering: Hydraulic power assist: Pump1 records across 1 unique campaign

Suspension1 records across 1 unique campaign

Suspension: Front: Wheel bearing1 records across 1 unique campaign

Visibility: Windshield wiper/washer: Linkages1 records across 1 unique campaign

Campaign history

Recently reported Mack RD campaigns

Campaigns are grouped across the model years represented on this page.

10V06900003/03/2010

MACK TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2004 CL, CV, LE, MR, RB, RD, AND MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2004 DM HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2002 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2003, EQUIPPED WITH AXLE BEAMS MANUFACTURED BY BHARAT FORGE. THE AXLE BEAM MAY HAVE TRANSVERSE SHEAR LINES ON THE BOTTOM OF THE AXLE FROM THE TRIMMING PROCESS.

Model years in this history: 2004, 2003, 2002

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

THESE LINES, IF PRESENT, CAN PROMOTE INITIATION OF CRACKS, WHICH OVER TIME MAY POSSIBLY LEAD TO AXLE BEAM FAILURE AND A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.

Remedy

MACK WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY AFFECTED AXLE BEAMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK AT 1-800-866-1177.

09V24000006/30/2009

MACK IS RECALLING 10,300 MODEL YEAR 2004 AND 2005 CL, CV, DM, LE, AND RB AND MODEL YEAR 2004 RD HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 1, 2003 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2004, EQUIPPED WITH AXLE BEAMS MANUFACTURED BY BHARAT FORGE. THE AXLE BEAM MAY HAVE TRANSVERSE SHEAR LINES ON THE BOTTOM OF THE AXLE FROM THE TRIMMING PROCESS.

Model years in this history: 2004

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

THESE LINES, IF PRESENT, CAN PROMOTE INITIATION OF CRACKS, WHICH OVER TIME MAY POSSIBLY LEAD TO AXLE BEAM FAILURE AND A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.

Remedy

MACK WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY AFFECTED AXLE BEAMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 14, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK AT 1-800-866-1177.

05V31200007/07/2005

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HOLLAND AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, A TRANSVERSE BEAM CASTING MAY FRACTURE UNDER NORMAL LOADS. IF A CASTING BREAKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A ROADWAY THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR PIECES OF THE CASTING TO BECOME PROJECTILES AND THE SUSPENSION'S TRANSVERSE BEAM MAY DROP DOWN LOW ENOUGH TO CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE.

Model years in this history: 2004

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

THIS WILL CAUSE SPARKS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE AND CAUSE A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TRANSVERSE BEAM ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 19, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 610-709-2131.

04V25800006/07/2004

ON CERTAIN CLASS 8 CHASSIS BUILT WITH HENDRICKSON LIFT AXLES WHICH CONTAINED WEBB BRAKE DRUMS, THE BRAKE DRUMS COULD EXPERIENCE PREMATURE CRACK OF THE BRAKING SURFACE RESULTING IN REDUCTION OR COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING ON THAT WHEEL END OR LOSS OF BRAKE DRUM PIECES.

Model years in this history: 2002, 2001

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURIES OR DEATH.

Remedy

WEBB WHEEL IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. WEBB WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS, INSPECT THE BRAKE DRUMS AND REPLACE ANY DRUMS THAT FAIL INSPECTION. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WEBB AT 1-800-633-3256 OR MACK AT 1-610-709-3337.

02V03700608/15/2002

ON SOME HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLE ASSEMBLIES WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH TRW MODEL 20EDL BALL SOCKETS, THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET IN SOME APPLICATIONS.

Model years in this history: 2000, 1999

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. THIS CAMPAIGN WILL SUPERSEDE NHTSA RECALL NOS. 01V-140-005 (MACK SC0270) AND 00V-246-103 (MACK SC0262). OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 27, 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 610-709-3337.

02V06100203/21/2002

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DANA SPICER TANDEM DRIVE AXLE MODELS DS463, AN UNDERSIZED ATTACHMENT WELD MAY FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING.

Model years in this history: 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

THE LOSS OF THIS ATTACHMENT TO THE VEHICLE CHASSIS CAN ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING OR DRIVER CONTROL.

Remedy

THE DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE SUSPECT BRACKET, INSPECT THE AXLE HOUSING, AND REWELD THE BRACKET TO THE AXLE HOUSING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 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 610-709-3337.

01V38900012/21/2001

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.

Model years in this history: 2001

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

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.

01V30100009/24/2001

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.

Model years in this history: 2001, 2000

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

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.

01V18900408/01/2001

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN MERITOR-WABCO BRAKE SYSTEM TWO AND FOUR PORT RELAY VALVES. THE VALVE MAY STICK OPEN WHEN A HIGH-PRESSURE APPLICATION IS RELEASED.

Model years in this history: 2001, 2000

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

WHEN THE VALVE STICKS OPEN, IT CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF AIR FROM EITHER THE SERVICE OR THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DRIVER MAY LOSE BRAKING ABILITY UNDER A SERVICE APPLICATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE VALVES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 16, 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 OR MERITOR WABCO AT 800-535-5560.

00V23000310/04/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FELSTED ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR PEDALS. THE RETURN SPRINGS CAN BREAK ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDALS THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH STAINLESS STEEL OR ELECTROPLATED WIRE RETURN SPRINGS.

Model years in this history: 2000, 1999

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE PEDAL TO GO TO FULL THROTTLE IF BOTH RETURN SPRINGS BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

REPLACEMENT ACCELERATOR PEDALS EQUIPPED WITH RETURN SPRINGS MANUFACTURED OF MUSIC WIRE WITH ONE ADDITIONAL COIL ON EACH SPRING AND WITH AN ORGANIC COATING, ELIMINATING ELECTROPLATING WILL BE INSTALLED.

00V24610310/04/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW TIE ROD ENDS ON CERTAIN MERITOR AXLES. THE TIE ROD AND DRAG LINK BALL STUD ENDS CONTAIN BEARINGS THAT ARE BELOW THE SPECIFIED CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS.

Model years in this history: 1999

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

THIS CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL AFFECTED TIE RODS AND DRAG LINKS WITH DIFFERENT DESIGNED ENDS.

99V01400101/22/1999

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCK CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH MACK 16,000 LB., 18,000 LB., OR 20,000 LB. HEAVY DUTY STEERING AXLES. THE INNER WHEEL BEARING CONE FOR THE STEERING AXLE WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY DOES NOT PROPERLY FIT ONTO THE MACK STEERING AXLE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY. IMPROPER FIT OF THE BEARING TO THE SPINDLE INCREASES THE STRESS LEVELS TO THE STEERING AXLE SPINDLE WHICH COULD CAUSE SPINDLE FAILURE.

Model years in this history: 1998

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

IF THE SPINDLE FAILS, A LOSS OF DRIVER CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE LEFT AND RIGHT HUB/DRUM ASSEMBLIES FROM THE STEERING AXLES AND REPLACE THE INNER WHEEL BEARING CONES AND CUPS.

94V20600010/21/1994

THE STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING FASTENERS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED.

Model years in this history: 1994

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

THE FASTENER WASHERS CAN CRACK, ULTIMATELY RESULTING IN GEARBOX MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FAILURE AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT WASHERS WITH NEW, IMPROVED WASHERS.

94V19200010/09/1994

THE STEERING ARM CAN DEVELOP CRACKS CAUSING THE LEVER TO BREAK WITHOUT WARNING.

Model years in this history: 1990

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING LEVERS WITH AN IMPROVED STEERING LEVER WITH INCREASED FATIGUE STRENGTH.

94V03200002/15/1994

FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM RECONFIGURATION TO COMPLY WITH ENGINE EMISSION STANDARDS CAUSE HIGHER ENGINE VIBRATION LEVELS WHICH LEAD TO EARLY WEAR AND COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE SECONDARY THROTTLE RETURN MECHANISM.

Model years in this history: 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

IN THE EVENT THE PRIMARY THROTTLE RETURN FAILS, FAILURE OF THE SECONDARY THROTTLE RETURN SYSTEM WOULD NOT PROVIDE PROTECTION AGAINST LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL.

Remedy

A NEW PRODUCTION SECONDARY THROTTLE RETURN SYSTEM CONFIGURATION WILL BE INSTALLED.

93V02400002/16/1993

THE CARRIER YOKE BOLTS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH WORN ROLLING THREAD DIES, CAUSING STRESS CONCENTRATIONS WHICH CAUSED CRACKS DURING THE QUENCHING PROCESS.

Model years in this history: 1993, 1992

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE BOLT FAILURE AND ALLOW THEDRIVELINE TO SEPARATE FROM THE CARRIER ASSEMBLY.

Remedy

REPLACE THE CARRIER YOKE BOLTS.

90V05100003/16/1990

A TOLERANCE MISMATCH IN THE CRANK ASSEMBLY OF THE BOSCH WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COULD CAUSE INSTANTANEOUS SEPARATION OF THE CRANK FROM THE LINKAGE ASSEMBLY IN THE LEFT HAND CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY; THIS WOULD MAKE THE SYSTEM INOPERABLE.

Model years in this history: 1989

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

WIPER FAILURE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION COULD REDUCE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO SEE THE ROAD, AND CREATES A POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE LEFT HAND CONTROL ARM LINKAGE ASSEMBLY.

90V05200003/16/1990

INTERFERENCE BETWEEN STEERING GEAR SECTOR SHAFT AND THE FRAME RAIL THROUGH HOLE CAN CAUSE SECTOR SHAFT WEAR AND CAN WEAKEN SHAFT CAUSE IT TO BREAK.

Model years in this history: 1989

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

SHAFT FAILURE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy

ENLARGE FRAME RAIL THROUGH HOLE TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE: REPLACE STEERING GEAR SECTOR SHAFT IF SCORED.

90V03400002/23/1990

CRACK MAY DEVELOP ON STEERING ARM THAT COULD PROGRESS AND REDUCE THE FATIGUE LIFE OF THE STEERING ARM.

Model years in this history: 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

STEERING ARM COULD FAIL WITHOUT WARNING RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.

Remedy

INSTALL A REDESIGNED STEERING ARM.

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