Mack RD recalls and problems

10 recalls and 2 owner complaints for 5 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
10
Complaints
2
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0

Choose a model year

Mack RD by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2004 RD300000
2003 RD100000
2002 RD300000
2001 RD500000
2000 RD522001

Most reported Mack RD problems

Problem areaReports
Suspension2
Structure1
Service Brakes, Air1

All Mack RD recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
10V-069Mar 3, 20102002–2004Power 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, 20092004Power 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-312Jul 7, 20052004SuspensionOn certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with holland air suspension systems, a transverse beam casting may fracture under normal loads.
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…
02V-037Aug 15, 20022000SteeringOn 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…
02V-061Mar 21, 20022000–2002SuspensionOn certain heavy duty trucks equipped with dana spicer tandem drive axle models ds463, an undersized attachment weld may fracture without warning.
01V-389Dec 21, 20012001SteeringVehicle description: trucks equipped with e-tech engines.
01V-301Sep 24, 20012000–2001SuspensionVehicle description: class a heavy duty trucks with 18,000 lb.
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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Mack RD?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2000 Mack RD has the most reports (2). Check the 2000 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Mack RD have?

NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls covering Mack RD model years 2000–2004.

What are the most common Mack RD problems?

Owners report suspension, structure, service brakes, air problems most often.