The worst 1996 Mack FDM problems
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Recalls 1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: front discharge mixer chassis. The original equipment miter boxes have no protective boots on the shafts and dirt can enter the system causing the gear shaft bearings to deteriorate.
- Risk
- The bearing deterioration can cause the steering to lock up resulting in loss of steering control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace these miter boxes.
Recall number 97V181000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Mack FDM 22
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- US10 Emission Engines
- Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) I-Shift / mDRIVE
- (Back Office)
- Programming Failure
- NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide
- Use for new vehicles (US21+OBD22
- Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Muffler Troubleshooting Guide
- DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide
- Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide
- Mack Chassis
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Is the 1996 Mack FDM reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1996 Mack FDM.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Mack FDM?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1996 Mack FDM have?
1 recall, covering steering.
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