Mack DM recalls and problems

9 recalls and 1 owner complaint for 7 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
9
Complaints
1
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0

Choose a model year

Mack DM by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2006 DM111000
2005 DM100000
2004 DM400000
2003 DM200000
2002 DM100000
2001 DM200000
2000 DM300000

Most reported Mack DM problems

Problem areaReports
Unknown or Other1

All Mack DM recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
10V-069Mar 3, 20102003–2004Power TrainMack 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…
09V-240Jun 30, 20092004–2005Power TrainMack 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…
05V-349Jul 28, 20052006SteeringOn certain trucks, the bolt that attaches the pitman arm to the steering gear may not be tightened properly.
05V-118Mar 29, 20052004SteeringOn certain heavy-duty, class 8 trucks, the lower and upper steering shaft pinch bolts were improperly tightened.
04V-258Jun 7, 20042001–2002Service Brakes, AirOn 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…
04V-118Mar 4, 20042003–2004Service Brakes, AirCertain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
01V-189Aug 1, 20012000–2001Service Brakes, AirVehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with certain meritor-wabco brake system two and four port relay valves.
00V-230Oct 4, 20002000Vehicle Speed ControlVehicle description: class 8 trucks equipped with felsted electronic accelerator pedals.
00V-232Sep 13, 20002000Service Brakes, AirVehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with bendix air ABS with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (Ecu), there have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed…

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Mack DM?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2006 Mack DM has the most reports (1). Check the 2006 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Mack DM have?

NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls covering Mack DM model years 2000–2006.

What are the most common Mack DM problems?

Owners report unknown or other problems most often.