Mack Rd 1998
Model Rd made in 1998 by Mack got 2 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding structure. There was one recall concerning suspension .
Model 1998
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | ||||||||||||||||
99V014001 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 03/01/1998 to 10/06/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 8025 | 04/26/1999 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 01/22/1999 | 01/28/1999 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty truck chassis equipped with mack 16,000 lb., 18,000 lb., or 20,000 lb. heavy duty steering axles. the inner wheel bearing cone for the steering axle wheel hub assembly does not properly fit onto the mack steering axle spindle assembly. improper fit of the bearing to the spindle increases the stress levels to the steering axle spindle which could cause spindle failure. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If the spindle fails, a loss of driver control could occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the left and right hub/drum assemblies from the steering axles and replace the inner wheel bearing cones and cups. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began april 26, 1999. 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). | |||||||||||||||
SUSPENSION - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
02V061002 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 10/01/1998 to 01/16/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 213 | 04/22/2002 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 03/21/2002 | 03/26/2002 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with dana spicer tandem drive axle models ds463, an undersized attachment weld may fracture without warning. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The loss of this attachment to the vehicle chassis can adversely affect vehicle handling or driver control. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | The 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Mack truck recall no. sco273. consumers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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STRUCTURE | |||||
SB-121037 | 10/28/2008 | 10027765 | Mack trucks: cracks in lower frame flange. on certain cv and rd model chassis equipped with constant section frame rails, cracks may develop in the lower frame flange in the area of the steering gear. *pe | 02/02/2009 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
SB-121037 | 10/28/2008 | 10027765 | Mack trucks: cracks in lower frame flange. on certain cv and rd model chassis equipped with constant section frame rails, cracks may develop in the lower frame flange in the area of the steering gear. *pe | 02/02/2009 | |
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
SB-121037 | 10/28/2008 | 10027765 | Mack trucks: cracks in lower frame flange. on certain cv and rd model chassis equipped with constant section frame rails, cracks may develop in the lower frame flange in the area of the steering gear. *pe | 02/02/2009 |