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1999 Mack MRProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1999 Mack MR, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Equipment

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 7, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Mack MR has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Equipment11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

1999 Mack MR recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Tank assembly: pressure relief devices

Recall 04V-159 · Apr 7, 2004 · 317 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE ICE BUILDUP ON THE DISCHARGE SIDE OF THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY PRESSURE SYSTEM ALLOWING THE RELIEF SYSTEM TO FREEZE AND BECOME BLOCKED…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 01V-044 · Mar 14, 2001 · 1,484 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Link: connection

Recall 01V-044 · Mar 14, 2001 · 4,247 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Recall 00V-230 · Oct 4, 2000 · 45,866 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE PEDAL TO GO TO FULL THROTTLE IF BOTH RETURN SPRINGS BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Service brakes, air: antilock

Recall 00V-232 · Sep 13, 2000 · 651 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ABS ECU TO EXHAUST THE AIR AT THE AIR BRAKE MODULATORS FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE WHEELS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mack.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other MR year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MR median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What MR owners report

Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

FOIA REQUEST INFO RE RECALLS, DEFECTS, LIKE-INCIDENTS OR CLAIMS PERTINENT TO DUMP TRUCK, FIRM REPRESENT ANGELA CALDERONE, SURVIVING SPOUSE OF BRUSE CALDERONE KILLED WHEN THE SAFETY ARM FAILED WHILE WORKING ON AFOREMENTIONED TRUCK. *LA (NAR) *CB *JB
Complaint 10059687 · Feb 23, 2004

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