2001 Mack MR recalls and problems
The 2001 Mack MR has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Mack dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2001 Mack MR vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2001 Mack MR recalls
Recall 04V-258: Service Brakes, Air
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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 04V-159: Fuel System, Other
Problem: On certain chassis built with lng engines, the nexgen lng tank's primary and secondary relief valves could fail to open and relieve tank pressure.
Risk: This could cause ice buildup on the discharge side of the primary and secondary pressure system allowing the relief system to freeze and become blocked resulting in over pressurization of the lng tanks creating the risk of catastrophic tank rupture which could cause serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will retrofit the lng tanks with a new primary relief valve pipe away tube and a new ventilated shroud. The recall began april 6, 2004. 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 1-610-709-3337.
Recall 01V-189: Service Brakes, Air
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Other Mack MR years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Mack MR have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2001 Mack MR: 04V-258 (service brakes, air), 04V-159 (fuel system, other), 01V-189 (service brakes, air). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Mack recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mack dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.