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Mack RB6 recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the Mack RB6, covering 5,731 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Mack RB6 recalls by model year

1999 2

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Steering: linkages: drag: link: connectionReported March 14, 2001 · 4,247 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with drag link assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
Risk
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the defective drag links. Owner/distributor notification began august 30, 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 trw customer service at 1‑866‑280‑3287.

Recall number 01V044207 · Recall details

Steering: linkages: tie rod assemblyReported March 14, 2001 · 1,484 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
Risk
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the defective tie rods. Owner notification began july 13, 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 trw customer service at 1‑866‑280‑3287.

Recall number 01V044107 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the Mack RB6 have?

2, covering steering.

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