2000 Mack RD
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 2000 Mack RD. Newest first.
On some heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets, the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. this campaign will supersede nhtsa recall nos. 01V-140-005 (mack sc0270) and 00v-246-103 (mack sc0262). Owner notification began december 27, 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.
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with dana spicer tandem drive axle models ds463, an undersized attachment weld may fracture without warning.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The loss of this attachment to the vehicle chassis can adversely affect vehicle handling or driver control.
Remedy
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.
Vehicle description: class a heavy duty trucks with 18,000 lb. Front axles may have front springs installed that are rated for the 14,600 lb. Front axle.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Front spring failure could result in loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Dealers will replace both springs. owner notification began december 26, 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.
Vehicle 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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
When 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.
Remedy
Dealers 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.
Vehicle 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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could cause the pedal to go to full throttle if both return springs break, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Replacement 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.
Owner complaints
2 complaints2 involved a crash1 deaths
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- Service brakes, air · Structure · Suspension › Rear
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…
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, illegally licensed, that were overwidth and did not comply with federal motor carrier safety regulations. as of this date, august 4, 2008, no response has been received from the usdot. the accidents occurred because of insufficient brake capacity on mack rd888sx dump trucks. tests performed on a new mack rd888sx vehicle loaded to legal kentucky weight limits established it was not possible to stop that truck within federal motor carrier safety requirements. at least 65 deaths occurred during the past five years were estimated to have occurred because of excessively loaded coal dump trucks. the incident data below dated march 7, 2005, relates to one incident in which a minister was killed. civil action against the coal truck driver and the coal company resulted in a judgment against the defendants. no remedial action has yet been taken by agencies within the department of transportation nor has anyone from the dot responded to my march 7, 2008, letter and dated report of march 3, 2008. *tr
- Suspension
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
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11008366CBR: To correct the MID136 SID 66 FMI 7 fault code the latest Bendix VCP fi le will need to be downloaded.
- 10246086TSB: Mack Trucks now offer an improved HD Inter-Axle Through Shaft for the CRD 125, 150, 180, and 200 family carriers. The new HD shaft went into production on January 23rd, 2023 for 2.54 - 3.50 axle ratios and April 1st, 2023 for 3.56 - 3.98 ratios. The new HD through shaft is an upgrade over the current standard shaft and can now be used as a replacement part instead of the standard shaft. The new HD shaft has a new design to increase strength, longevity and life over the standard shaft.
- 10241946TSB: Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test
- 10238788V-MAC III Odometer And Engine Hours Programming
- 10237339CBR: eWarranty To UCHP Labor Code ( SCC Code ) Crossover, Conversion Information For Use With Campaigns ( FI, PI ) And Recalls ( EC, SC ), Location On Trucks Dealer Portal ( TDP )
- 10215315Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
- 10215312(Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP).
- 10215289Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) I-Shift / mDRIVE - Ribbon Harness Replacement - Speed Sensor Bolts, Possible Fault Codes P1058 - 21 Or MID 130 PID 161 FMI 1
- 10215287US10 Emission Engines - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) SPN 1231 FMI 9 Troubleshooting.
- 10213658Emcon (Spark Assist) Engine Aftertreatment System Troubleshooting Check Sheet - US07 Emissions
- 10213652Low Oil Pressure Diagnostic Process For 11 Liter Engines
- 10213644Premium Tech Tool ( PTT ) Training Materials And Support Tools
- 10213642No Start Condition After Over The Air Programing - VECU5 No Start "Safe State"
- 10213641Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer
- 10213640Electronically Controlled Suspension (ECS) Losing Air Pressure
- 10213639Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD), Function Description
- 10213638DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
- 10213637DEF Pump Cycling periodically Hours After Key Off
- 10213636Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Muffler Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
- 10213633USE FOR NEW VEHICLES (US21+OBD22 Emissions) - Intermittent Diagnostic Trouble Codes U02A3, U029D, U029E
- 10213632NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
- 10213630Mack Chassis - Vehicles Equipped With An Automated Manual Transmission Model F ( AMT-F, mDrive ), Premium Tech Tool ( PTT ) Gearbox Calibration Failure; Gearbox Calibration Operation Stops And Fails At 33% When Run With Transmission Removed
- 10213625Mack - PTO Pump Speed Calculator
- 10213612(Back Office Only) Mack Chassis - Cruise Control Inoperative After Disabling The Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
- 10213609Mack Chassis - Diesel Exhaust Fluid ( DEF ) System Cleaning/Flush After DEF Pump Failure Or System Contamination
- 10213608Mack Chassis - Bendix Vendor Configuration Program ( VCP ) Software Download Information
- 10213605Mack Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC's ) - P020113, P020213, P020313, P020413, P020513, P020613, Cylinders 1 Through 6 Injector A Open Circuit
- 10130447Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P02FA Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) - US17 (GHG17, Common Rail Fuel System) Chassis ONLY
- 10130444Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0471 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) - US17 (GHG17, Common Rail Fuel System) Chassis ONLY
- 10130443Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) - US17 (GHG17, Common Rail Fuel System) Chassis ONLY
- 10130439Fuel Injector Offset Learning Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC ) / Fault Codes Logged In Engine Control Module ( EMS ); Possible Rough / Uneven Idle - OBD15 Chassis
- 10040051Mack trucks: there IS revised mounting hardware for the exhaust manifold and turbocharger.
- 10027765Mack 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.
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