2001 Mack RB Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 2001 Mack RB problems

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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

Steering: hydraulic power assist: pumpReported December 21, 2001 · 7,500 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
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.

Recall number 01V389000 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: controls, pedals and linkagesReported August 1, 2001 · 8,268 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 01V189004 · Recall details

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Is the 2001 Mack RB reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2001 Mack RB.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Mack RB?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 2001 Mack RB have?

3 recalls, covering suspension, steering and service brakes, air.

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