Mack Rd Recalls in Canada (1972–2004)

Mack Rd — 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 Rd — Suspension High risk

Jul 7, 2005 Model years: 2004

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 Cv, Mack Mr, Mack Cl, Mack Cx

Mack Rd — 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 Rd — Steering High risk

Jul 22, 2002 Model years: 1999, 2000

Certain heavy-duty trucks equipped with TRW 20-EDL Ball Sockets were manufactured with a case depth and/or hardness that were below specifications. A bearing that is below specific

Also affects: Mack Ch, Mack Cl, Mack Cx

Mack Rd — Steering High risk

Mar 26, 2002 Model years: 1999, 2000

Certain heavy-duty trucks equipped with TRW tie rod ends on certain Meritor axles. The tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth

Also affects: Mack Ch, Mack Cl, Mack Cx

Mack Rd — Suspension High risk

Mar 26, 2002 Model years: 2000, 2001

Certain vehicles with 18,000 lb. front axles may have front springs installed that are rated for the 14,600 lb. front axle. Front spring failure could result in loss of vehicle con

Also affects: Mack Cv

Mack Rd — 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 Cv, Mack Cl, Mack Rb

Mack Rd — 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 Rd — 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 Rd — 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 Rb

Mack Rd — 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 Rb

Mack Rd — 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 Rb

Mack Rd — 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 Mr, Mack R

Mack Rd — 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 Ch, Mack Mh, Mack Dm, Mack Rb

Mack Rd — 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 Rb

Mack Rd — 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 Rb, Mack Rm

Mack Rd — Steering High risk

Feb 27, 1990 Model years: 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988

THE ROCKWELL STEERING ARM ON THESE VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP CRACKS WHICH COULD ULTIMATELY LEAD TO STEERING ARM FAILURE AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION: R

Also affects: Mack Dmm, Mack Rm

Mack Rd — Steering High risk

Jan 9, 1990 Model years: 1987, 1988

THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY NOT MEET THE RATED BURST STRENGTH PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS. HOSE FAILURE WITH SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF STEERING POWER ASSIST AND INCREASED STEERING

Also affects: Mack Dm, Mack Dmm, Mack R, Mack Rm, Mack Rw

Mack Rd — Structure High risk

Jan 9, 1990 Model years: 1987, 1988

AN INSUFFICIENT WELD WHERE THE STEP IS WELDED TO THE FUEL TANK COULD EVENTUALLLY CAUSE COMPLETE STEP DISENGAGEMENT AND POSSIBLE INJURY TO PERSONS WHO COULD FALL OFF A BROKEN STEP W

Also affects: Mack R

Mack Rd — Steering High risk

Jun 14, 1989 Model years: 1987, 1988, 1989

NOTE: VEHICLES MANUFACTURED AT THE WINNSBORO, SOUTH CAROLINA FACILITY. THE STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUTS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND/OR TORQUED. IF EITHER OF THESE PROCE

Also affects: Mack Ch, Mack Dm, Mack R, Mack U

Mack Rd — Suspension High risk

Mar 10, 1989 Model years: 1987, 1988

DOWELS, WHICH LOCATE AND PREVENT MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE SPRING CAP AND THE AXLE HOUSING ON THE SS65 BOGIE, MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED DURING INSTALLATION OF THE SPRING CAPS. OMISSION OF T

Also affects: Mack Dm, Mack Dmm, Mack Mh, Mack Rw

Mack Rd — Suspension High risk

Feb 23, 1989 Model years: 1989

V.I.N'S - 2M2P141Y7KC006814, 2M2P141C3KC006815, 2M2P141C8KC006888. INVOLVED VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH HENDRICKSON RT450 SUSPENSIONS. THE BEAM END ADAPTER KIT WAS BUILT WITH A 3\4

Mack Rd — 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 Rd — Steering High risk

Aug 5, 1988 Model years: 1987, 1988

SOME OF THE NUTS/BOLTS USED TO FASTEN THE STEERING PITMAN ARM MAY LOOSEN AND COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION: THE NUTS/BO

Also affects: Mack Dm, Mack Dmm, Mack R, Mack Rm, Mack U

Mack Rd — Powertrain High risk

Jun 2, 1988 Model years: 1987

THE CLAMP PLATES BETWEEN THE DRIVE SHAFT AND CARRIER YOKE COULD CRACK. A BROKEN CLAMP PLATE WOULD RESULT IN THE YOKE FLYING OFF AT THE DETACHED POINT. THIS COULD CAUSE INJURY FROM

Also affects: Mack Dm, Mack Dmm, Mack R, Mack Rm, Mack U

Mack Rd — 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 Dm, Mack U, Mack Rs, Mack Cf, Mack Rw

Mack Rd — 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 Mr, Mack Rs, Mack Fm, Mack Mh

Mack Rd — Structure High risk

Jan 22, 1986 Model years: 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986

THE ACCELERATOR ROD TO ACCELERATOR ROD HOLE CLEARANCE IS NOT ADEQUATE AND CAN CAUSE BINDING TO OCCUR DUE TO CAB ARTICULATION. IF THIS BINDING IS PRESENT WHILE IN A FULL THROTTLE PO

Also affects: Mack R