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1999 Mack RB problems

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Owner complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
25

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Recalls 2

Suspension: rearReported March 21, 2002 · 213 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with dana spicer tandem drive axle models ds463, an undersized attachment weld may fracture without warning.
Risk
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.

Recall number 02V061002 · Recall details

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedalReported October 4, 2000 · 45,866 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 00V230003 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Mack RB 25

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2 recalls, covering suspension and vehicle speed control.

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