A report, "problems involving kentucky coal trucks" was submitted as a petition to the u. S. Department of transportation to the attention of the secretary mary e. Peters. This petition described fatal accident occurrences in kentucky during the time period 2001 through 2005 involving dump trucks, illegally licensed, that were overwidth and did not comply with federal motor carrier safety regulations. As of this date, august 4, 2008, no response has been received from the usdot. The accidents occurred because of insufficient brake capacity on mack rd888sx dump trucks. Tests performed on a new mack rd888sx vehicle loaded to legal kentucky weight limits established it was not possible to stop that truck within federal motor carrier safety requirements. At least 65 deaths occurred during the past five years were estimated to have occurred because of excessively loaded coal dump trucks. The incident data below dated march 7, 2005, relates to one incident in which a minister was killed. Civil action against the coal truck driver and the coal company resulted in a judgment against the defendants. No remedial action has yet been taken by agencies within the department of transportation nor has anyone from the dot responded to my march 7, 2008, letter and dated report of march 3, 2008.
The worst 2000 Mack RD problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Suspension2
- Body1
- Brakes1
Problems by type
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- Suspension2
- Body1
- Brakes1
Recalls 5
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- On some heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets, the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.
- Risk
- If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. This campaign will supersede the federal safety agency recall nos. 01v‑140-005 (mack sc0270) and 00v‑246-103 (mack sc0262). Owner notification began december 27, 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 02V037006 · Recall details
Suspension: rear
- 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
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: class a heavy duty trucks with 18,000 lb. Front axles may have front springs installed that are rated for the 14,600 lb. Front axle.
- Risk
- Front spring failure could result in loss of vehicle control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace both springs. Owner notification began december 26, 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.
Recall number 01V301000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: controls, pedals and linkages
- 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 pedal
- 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
Technical service bulletins for the 2000 Mack RD 32
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- CBR: To correct the MID136 SID 66 FMI 7 fault code the latest Bendix VCP fi le will need to be downloaded.
- Mack Trucks now offer an improved HD Inter-Axle Through Shaft for the CRD 125, 150, 180, and 200 family...
- Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test
- V-mac III
- CBR: eWarranty To UCHP Labor Code ( SCC Code ) Crossover, Conversion Information For Use With Campaigns (...
- US10 Emission Engines
- (Back Office)
- Programming Failure
- NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide
- Use for new vehicles (US21+OBD22
What 2000 Mack RD owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Loose from the right side of the tandem suspension on a 2000 mack dump truck resulting in the truck turning over while dumping.***no answer required***. *mr the trunion bracket and cross member assembly broke on three of the fleets other mack trucks (2000 mack rd688s).
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Questions about the 2000 Mack RD
Is the 2000 Mack RD reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2000 Mack RD, close to a typical RD model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Mack RD?
Suspension, with 2 complaints. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 2000 Mack RD have?
5 recalls, covering steering, suspension and service brakes, air.
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