Mack Mr — Suspension
High risk
Jan 19, 2012
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
On certain trucks, the front axle beam may have been manufactured incorrectly. In certain application the load on the axle could allow stress cracks to form which, over time, may c
Also affects: Mack Le
Mack Mr — Suspension
High risk
Jul 7, 2009
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles, the front axle beam may not have been manufactured correctly. Transverse shear lines on the bottom of the axle could allow cracks to form which, over time, may
Also affects: Mack Cl, Mack Cv, Mack Dm, Mack Le, Mack Rb
Mack Mr — Brakes
High risk
Aug 14, 2007
Model years: 2007
On certain vehicles, the internal rubber check valve inside the Bendix SR-7 spring brake modulating valve can become deformed over time. The effect of this defect is intermittent a
Also affects: Mack Cxn, Mack Cv, Mack Chn, Mack Ctp, Mack Cxp
Mack Mr — Brakes
High risk
Jun 19, 2006
Model years: 2007
Certain trucks equipped with Bendix SR-7 spring brake modulating valve may experience an internal air leak if the check valve fails to seat. This may cause a delay in the applicati
Also affects: Mack Ct, Mack Ctp, Mack Cxn, Mack Chn, Mack Cv
Mack Mr — Fuel System
High risk
Nov 16, 2005
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain vehicles, the bolts attaching the fuel tank mounting brackets to the frame may have insufficient torque and therefore may result in premature failure of the fuel tank mo
Also affects: Mack Le
Mack Mr — Suspension
High risk
Jul 7, 2005
Model years: 2004, 2005
On certain vehicles, the rear suspension transverse beam castings were not made to specifications. If a casting were to break when the vehicle is in motion, parts could become proj
Also affects: Mack Rd, Mack Cv, Mack Cl, Mack Cx
Mack Mr — Brakes
High risk
Dec 5, 2003
Model years: 2003
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 121 "Air Brake Systems". Due to improper seating of the check valve retainer in the brass fitting housing, it is possi
Also affects: Mack Ch, Mack Cl, Mack Cv, Mack Cx, Mack Dm6
Mack Mr — Brakes
High risk
Oct 15, 2002
Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
On certain vehicles, additional axles were installed to increase the gross vehicle weight capacity but the parking brake capacity was not increased accordingly therefore not comply
Also affects: Mack Ch, Mack Cl, Mack Cv, Mack Dm, Mack Le
Mack Mr — Steering
High risk
Feb 27, 2002
Model years: 1999
Certain heavy-duty trucks equipped with tie rod sockets model ball sockets and manufactured by TRW. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case dept
Also affects: Mack Cl, Mack Cv, Mack Dm, Mack Rb, Mack Rd6
Mack Mr — Brakes
High risk
Feb 27, 2002
Model years: 2001
Certain heavy-duty trucks equipped with certain Meritor-Wabco brake system relay valves manufactured by Haldex Brake Systems. The valve may stick open when a high-pressure applicat
Also affects: Mack Ch, Mack Cl, Mack Cv, Mack Cx, Mack Dm
Mack Mr — Steering
High risk
Feb 27, 2002
Model years: 1999
Certain heavy-duty trucks equipped with drag link assemblies containing 24-DL model ball sockets and manufactured by TRW. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-s
Also affects: Mack Cl, Mack Rd6, Mack Dm6, Mack Cx, Mack Rb
Mack Mr — Engine
High risk
Oct 26, 2000
Model years: 1999, 2000
On certain vehicles, the return springs on the accelerator pedals are made of stainless steel or electroplated music wire. The design fatigue stress of the stainless steel springs
Also affects: Mack Ch, Mack Cl, Mack Cx, Mack Dm, Mack Le
Mack Mr — Suspension
High risk
Mar 17, 1999
Model years: 1998
On certain vehicles, an improperly machined steering axle wheel hub inner wheel bearing cone can result in an improper fit onto the steering axle spindle assembly, which can eventu
Also affects: Mack Cl, Mack Dm, Mack Le, Mack Rb, Mack Rd
Mack Mr — Suspension
High risk
Jul 19, 1995
Model years: 1993
DEFECT: SUSPECT WHEELS DO NOT HAVE THE DISC AND RIM FILLET WELDED TOGETHER. WHEN SUBJECT TO CERTAIN SIDE LOADS IN OPERATION, THIS COULD CAUSE THE DISC AND RIM TO BECOME SEPARATED,
Mack Mr — Brakes
High risk
Jul 6, 1995
Model years: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
DEFECT: VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH A PROTECTIVE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE BETWEEN THE AIR COMPRESSOR AND AIR DRYER, HAVE THE POSSIBILITY OF BECOMING OVERPRESSURIZED AND THE AIR DRYER M
Also affects: Mack Ch, Mack Cl, Mack Dm, Mack Rb, Mack Rd
Mack Mr — Steering
High risk
Nov 17, 1994
Model years: 1990
THE STEERING ARMS ON THESE VEHICLES COULD DEVELOP CRACKS WHICH COULD PROLIFERATE AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE ARM TO BREAK WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN MANUFACTURED THESE LEVERS WERE NOT PEEN
Also affects: Mack Mc, Mack R, Mack Rd
Mack Mr — Powertrain
High risk
Mar 3, 1993
Model years: 1992, 1993
NOTE: CLASS 8 TRUCKS. THE BOLTS THAT RETAIN THE DRIVELINE YOKES TO THE TRUCK'S REAR AND REAR REAR CARRIERS MAY BE DEFECTIVE AND COULD FAIL AND ALLOW THE DRIVELINE TO SEPARATE FROM
Also affects: Mack Cl, Mack Rd, Mack Ch, Mack Mh, Mack Dm
Mack Mr — Powertrain
High risk
Nov 19, 1991
Model years: 1989, 1990, 1991
NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON TRANSMISSIONS AND STONE BENNETT SHIFT SELECTORS. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 102 - TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL SEQUENCE. - GEAR
Mack Mr — Brakes
High risk
Aug 5, 1988
Model years: 1985, 1986
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 106 - BRAKE HOSES (BURST STRENGTH).
Also affects: Mack Cf, Mack Dm, Mack Dmc, Mack Mc, Mack Mh
Mack Mr — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Apr 19, 1988
Model years: 1987, 1988
ON VEHICLES WITH RIDER'S SEAT, THE SEAT BELT MOUNTING BOLTS LOCATED ON THE INBOARD SIDE OF THE RIDER'S SEAT MAY BR UNDERTORQUED. THIS COULD LEAD TO LOOSENING AND EVENTUAL SEPARATIO
Mack Mr — Steering
High risk
Nov 30, 1987
Model years: 1987
ON TRUCKS WITH MACK FA(W)616 OR 617 SERIES FRONT AXLE, THE CROSS STEERING LEVERS MAY BE IMPROPERLY HEAT-TREATED. THIS COULD REDUCE THEIR FATIQUE LIFE AND RESULT IN FAILURE. SUCH A
Also affects: Mack Rd, Mack Dm, Mack U, Mack Rs, Mack Cf
Mack Mr — Suspension
High risk
Feb 9, 1987
Model years: 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
NOTE: 1971 TO 1987 TRUCKS WITH NEWAY AIR RIDE DRIVE AXLE SUSPENSION. THE CHANNEL TYPE CROSSMEMBER INSTALLED WITH THE SUSPENSION CAN BE OVERSTRESSED AND CAN FAIL. THE BROKEN CROSSME
Also affects: Mack R, Mack Rs, Mack Fm, Mack Mh, Mack Rw
Mack Mr — Not Entered
High risk
Jul 29, 1985
Model years: 1984, 1985
THE HOLE IN THE THROTTLE LEVER AND THE STOP PIN MAY BE MISMATCHED, WHICH COULD ALLOW THE PIN TO LOOSEN AND FALL OUT. SHOULD THIS HAPPEN THE TENSION SPRING ATTACHED TO THE THROTTLE
Also affects: Mack Mh, Mack R, Mack Rw
Mack Mr — Not Entered
High risk
Apr 5, 1984
Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982
THE SPRING SEAT, WHICH IS LOCATED BETWEEN THE AXLE HOUSING AND THE REAR SUSPENSION SPRING PACK CAN DEFORM, RESULTING IN REDUCED CLAMPING FORCE IN THE SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY. THIS COUL
Also affects: Mack Cf, Mack F, Mack Fm, Mack Mb, Mack Mc
Mack Mr — Not Entered
High risk
Mar 27, 1984
Model years: 1983, 1984
IT IS POSSIBLE THAT IMPROPER STEERING SHAFT CLAMP BOLTS WERE INSTALLED AND TORQUED TO THE WRONG SPECIFICATIONS. BECAUSE OF THE OVERLOADED CLAMPING FORCE APPLIED TO THE BOLT, THE BO
Also affects: Mack Dm, Mack Mc, Mack Mh, Mack Rd, Mack Rl
Mack Mr — Not Entered
High risk
Jan 19, 1982
Model years: 1981
THE PITMAN ARM RETAINING BOLT MAY NOT BE TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION. THIS COULD ALLOW THE PITMAN ARM TO LOOSEN AND IF NOT CORRECTED COULD EVENTUALLY CASUE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Also affects: Mack Mc, Mack R, Mack Rd
Mack Mr — Not Entered
High risk
Aug 11, 1980
Model years: 1979
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON TRANSMISSIONS MAY HAVE IMPROPERLY MACHINED FORWARD CLUTCH HOUSINGS. THIS CONDITION AFFECTS OIL EVACUATION IN THE CLUTCH HOUSIN
Also affects: Mack Mc, Mack Rd
Mack Mr — Not Entered
High risk
Jul 12, 1979
Model years: 1978, 1979
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MACK RA23 OR RA24 REAR AXLES MAY CONTAIN REAR SUSPENSION SPRING SEATS THAT COULD DEFORM ON SPRING DEFLECTION RESURING GEAR OUTPUT SHAFT SPLINES AND ULTIMATEL
Also affects: Mack Rs, Mack Rm, Mack F, Mack Mb, Mack R
Mack Mr — Not Entered
High risk
Jun 4, 1979
Model years: 1977, 1978, 1979
TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MACK ENDT (B) 676, ETAZ (B) 673A AND ETAY (B) 673A ENGINES WITH AIRESEARCH TV6103 TURBO-CHARGERS. IN SOME INSTNACES OF TURBOCHARGER COMP[RESSOR WHEEL FAILURE T
Also affects: Mack Dm, Mack Dmm, Mack F, Mack Md, Mack R
Mack Mr — Not Entered
High risk
Oct 5, 1978
Model years: 1977, 1978
TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BOGIE (TANDEM REAR) AXLES THAT ARE EQUIPPED TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BOGIE (TANDEM REAR) AXLES THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH A SINGLE ANTI-WHEEL LOCK CONTROLLER. WHEEL SE
Also affects: Mack Dm, Mack Dmm, Mack F, Mack Mb, Mack Mc