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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING
99V014001MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDfrom 03/01/1998 to 10/06/1998V (Vehicle)802504/26/1999MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC01/22/199901/28/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryIf the spindle fails, a loss of driver control could occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will remove the left and right hub/drum assemblies from the steering axles and replace the inner wheel bearing cones and cups.
NotesOwner 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
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.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STRUCTURE
SB-12103710/28/200810027765Mack 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. *pe02/02/2009
STRUCTURE - BODY
SB-12103710/28/200810027765Mack 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. *pe02/02/2009
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
SB-12103710/28/200810027765Mack 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. *pe02/02/2009