Mack RB recalls

There are 10 safety recalls on record for the Mack RB, covering 140,567 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Mack RB recalls by model year

2005 1 2004 2 2003 1 2002 2 2001 3 2000 3 1999 2 1998 2 1994 1 1993 1 1992 2 1991 1 1990 1

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Power train: axle assemblyReported March 3, 2010 · 15,490 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 10V069000 · Recall details

Power train: axle assemblyReported June 30, 2009 · 10,300 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 09V240000 · Recall details

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

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

Suspension: front: wheel bearingReported January 22, 1999 · 8,025 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 99V014001 · Recall details

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Reported October 21, 1994 · 204 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The steering gearbox mounting fasteners were not properly heat treated.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 94V206000 · Recall details

Vehicle speed controlReported February 15, 1994 · 39,777 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 94V032000 · Recall details

Trailer hitchesReported February 16, 1993 · 4,924 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The carrier yoke bolts were manufactured with worn rolling thread dies, causing stress concentrations which caused cracks during the quenching process.
Risk: This condition can cause bolt failure and allow thedriveline to separate from the carrier assembly.
Remedy: Replace the carrier yoke bolts.

Recall number 93V024000 · Recall details

Questions about the Mack RB recalls

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the Mack RB have?

10, covering power train, suspension and steering.

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