Mack Rb — 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 Mr
Mack Rb — Steering
High risk
Apr 6, 2005
Model years: 2004
On certain trucks, the upper and lower steering shaft pinch bolts were improperly tightened. As a result, the steering shaft could come loose which could lead to a sudden loss of v
Also affects: Mack Ct, Mack Cv, Mack Dm
Mack Rb — Steering
High risk
Mar 26, 2002
Model years: 2001, 2002
Certain 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
Also affects: Mack Ch, Mack Cl, Mack Cv, Mack Cx, Mack Dmm
Mack Rb — Suspension
High risk
Mar 25, 2002
Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
On certain heavy-duty trucks equipped with Dana Spacer Tandem drive axle models DS463 an undersized attachment weld may fracture without warning. The loss of this attachment to the
Also affects: Mack Rd, Mack Cv, Mack Cl
Mack Rb — 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 Ch
Mack Rb — 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 Mr, Mack Rd6
Mack Rb — 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 Rb — 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 Rb — 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 Mr, Mack Rd
Mack Rb — 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 Mr, Mack Rd
Mack Rb — Steering
High risk
Nov 24, 1994
Model years: 1994
FASTENERS WITH INCORPORATED WASHERS, USED FOR MOUNTING THE STEERING GEAR TO AN ADAPTER PRIOR TO INSTALLATION, MAY BE OUTSIDE THE SPECIFICATION FOR HARDNESS AND PLATING THICKNESS. C
Also affects: Mack Rd
Mack Rb — 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 Rb — Suspension
High risk
May 21, 1991
Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990
ON VEHICLES USED IN LOGGING OPERATIONS, CERTAIN HENDRICKSON SUSPENSION SPRING HANGER BRACKETS MAY FRACTURE. SPRING HANGER FAILURE COULD CAUSE SEPARATION OF VEHICLE COMPONENTS AND R
Also affects: Mack Ch, Mack Cl, Mack Mh, Mack R, Mack Rd
Mack Rb — Visual System
High risk
Apr 4, 1990
Model years: 1989
A TOLERANCE MISMATCH IN THE CRANK ASSEMBLY OF THE ROBERT BOSCH WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR SYSTEM COULD CAUSE INSTANTANEOUS SEPARATION OF THE CRANK FROM THE LINKAGE ASSEMBLY IN THE LEFT
Also affects: Mack Dm, Mack Dmm, Mack R, Mack Rd, Mack Rm