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2001 Mack RD problems

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Owner complaints
0
Recalls
5
Service bulletins
35

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Recalls 5

Service brakes, air: drumReported June 7, 2004 · 36 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain class 8 chassis built with hendrickson lift axles which contained webb brake drums, the brake drums could experience premature crack of the braking surface resulting in reduction or complete loss of braking on that wheel end or loss of brake drum pieces.
Risk
Loss of braking ability could result in a vehicle crash, possibly causing injuries or death.
Remedy
Webb wheel is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Webb will notify customers, inspect the brake drums and replace any drums that fail inspection. Owners should contact webb at 1‑800‑633‑3256 or mack at 1‑610‑709‑3337.

Recall number 04V258000 · 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

Suspension: front: springs: coil springsReported September 24, 2001 · 483 vehicles affected
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 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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Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Mack RD 35

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Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2001 Mack RD.

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

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