Mack Rb 2000

Model Rb made in 2000 by Mack got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, suspension and vehicle speed control.

Model 2000

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS
01V189004MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDfrom 09/19/2000 to 03/30/2001V (Vehicle)826811/16/2001MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC08/01/200108/01/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle 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.
Consequence SummaryWhen 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.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SUSPENSION - REAR
02V061002MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDfrom 10/01/1998 to 01/16/2002V (Vehicle)21304/22/2002MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC03/21/200203/26/2002
Defect SummaryOn certain heavy duty trucks equipped with dana spicer tandem drive axle models ds463, an undersized attachment weld may fracture without warning.
Consequence SummaryThe loss of this attachment to the vehicle chassis can adversely affect vehicle handling or driver control.
Corrective SummaryThe dealers will remove the suspect bracket, inspect the axle housing, and reweld the bracket to the axle housing. owner notification began april 22, 2002. 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 610-709-3337.
NotesMack truck recall no. sco273. consumers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
00V230003MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDfrom 02/01/1999 to 08/31/2000V (Vehicle)4586612/12/2000MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC10/04/200011/01/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: class 8 trucks equipped with felsted electronic accelerator pedals. the return springs can break on the accelerator pedals that are equipped with stainless steel or electroplated wire return springs.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could cause the pedal to go to full throttle if both return springs break, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryReplacement accelerator pedals equipped with return springs manufactured of music wire with one additional coil on each spring and with an organic coating, eliminating electroplating will be installed.
NotesOwner notification began december 13, 2000.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. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).