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2000 Mack RDProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2000 Mack RD, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints22 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Suspension

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 4, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Mack RD has problems

2 complaints 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
Suspension22
Service brakes, air11
Structure11

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

5 recalls

2000 Mack RD 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

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 02V-037 · Aug 15, 2002 · 2,050 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Suspension: rear

Recall 02V-061 · Mar 21, 2002 · 213 vehicles

Risk. THE LOSS OF THIS ATTACHMENT TO THE VEHICLE CHASSIS CAN ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING OR DRIVER CONTROL.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, air: controls, pedals and linkages

Recall 01V-189 · Aug 1, 2001 · 8,268 vehicles

Risk. WHEN THE VALVE STICKS OPEN, IT CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF AIR FROM EITHER THE SERVICE OR THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–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 →

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

2000 vs. every other RD 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 RD median. How we score

'68'69'70'71'72'73'74'75'76'77'78'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'96'98'99'00'01'02'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What RD owners report

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

A REPORT, "PROBLEMS INVOLVING KENTUCKY COAL TRUCKS" WAS SUBMITTED AS A PETITION TO THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO THE ATTENTION OF THE SECRETARY MARY E. PETERS. THIS PETITION DESCRIBED FATAL ACCIDENT OCCURRENCES IN KENTUCKY DURING THE TIME PERIOD 2001 THROUGH 2005 INVOLVING DUMP TRUCKS,…
Complaint 10236871 · Aug 4, 2008
LOOSE FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE TANDEM SUSPENSION ON A 2000 MACK DUMP TRUCK RESULTING IN THE TRUCK TURNING OVER WHILE DUMPING.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE TRUNION BRACKET AND CROSS MEMBER ASSEMBLY BROKE ON THREE OF THE FLEETS OTHER MACK TRUCKS (2000 MACK RD688S). *NM
Complaint 10119010 · Apr 13, 2005

Own a 2000 RD?

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