MACK RM PROBLEMS | SAFETY RECALLS & DEFECTS

MACK RM PROBLEMS | SAFETY RECALLS & DEFECTS

Access the National Highway Traffic Safety database of MACK RM recalls and defective parts found on MACK RM automobiles. The National Highway Traffic Safety administration is authorized to order the MACK RM manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles or parts of motor vehicle equipment when its investigation indicates that they contain serious safety defects in their design, structure, body, or performance.

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Most Recent Recalls For MACK RM

Vehicle	Component	Manufacterer
1987-1992 MACK RM VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Recall
1987-1992 MACK RM	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Units affected: 39777	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED Report Date: 1994-02-15
Summary: FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM RECONFIGURATION TO COMPLY WITH ENGINE EMISSION STANDARDS CAUSE HIGHER ENGINE VIBRATION LEVELS WHICH LEAD TO EARLY WEAR AND COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE SECONDARY THROTTLE RETURN MECHANISM.
1992-1993 MACK RM TRAILER HITCHES Recall
1992-1993 MACK RM	TRAILER HITCHES Units affected: 4924	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED Report Date: 1993-02-16
Summary: THE CARRIER YOKE BOLTS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH WORN ROLLING THREAD DIES, CAUSING STRESS CONCENTRATIONS WHICH CAUSED CRACKS DURING THE QUENCHING PROCESS.
1989 MACK RM VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES Recall
1989 MACK RM	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES Units affected: 2350	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED Report Date: 1990-03-16
Summary: A TOLERANCE MISMATCH IN THE CRANK ASSEMBLY OF THE BOSCH WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COULD CAUSE INSTANTANEOUS SEPARATION OF THE CRANK FROM THE LINKAGE ASSEMBLY IN THE LEFT HAND CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY; THIS WOULD MAKE THE SYSTEM INOPERABLE.
1980-1988 MACK RM STEERING:LINKAGES Recall
1980-1988 MACK RM	STEERING:LINKAGES Units affected: 1862	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED Report Date: 1990-02-23
Summary: CRACK MAY DEVELOP ON STEERING ARM THAT COULD PROGRESS AND REDUCE THE FATIGUE LIFE OF THE STEERING ARM.
1986-1988 MACK RM STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Recall
1986-1988 MACK RM	STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Units affected: 259	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED Report Date: 1988-03-28
Summary: THE STEERING SHAFT SPLINE ENGAGEMENT IS ONLY .52, THE RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT IS 2 INCHES.
1979 MACK RM SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY Recall
1979 MACK RM	SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY Units affected: 1706	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED Report Date: 1979-07-12
Summary: THE SPRING SEAT PLATE, LOCATED BETWEEN THE AXLE HOUSING AND THE SUSPENSION SPRINGS, MAY DEFORM DUE TO SPRING BENDING. AS A RESULT, THE CLAMPING FORCE IN THE ASSEMBLY MAY BE REDUCED. LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE COULD CAUSE SPRING FAILURE AND THE AXLE WILL DISLOCATE. ALSO, THE TIRE COULD COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE SPRING.
1977-1979 MACK RM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Recall
1977-1979 MACK RM	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Units affected: 23000	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED Report Date: 1979-05-31
Summary: IN THE EVENT OF TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSOR WHEEL FAILURE, ONE OR MORE OF THE FOUR CAPSCREWS THAT HOLD THE TURBOCHARGER TOGETHER MAY BE STRUCK BY PARTS OF THE COMPRESSOR WHEEL, RESULTING IN THE CAPSCREWS BEING DAMAGED. IF THESE CAPSCREWS ARE DAMAGED TO THE POINT THAT THEY ALLOW THE COMPRESSOR BACK PLATE TO DISLOCATE FROM THE TURBOCHARGER BEARING HOUSING, ENGINE LUBRICATING OIL MAY BE ALLOWED TO ESCAPE UNDER PRESSURE, CONTACTING THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SECTIONS OR TURBOCHARGER TURBINE HOUSING.
1977-1978 MACK RM SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING) Recall
1977-1978 MACK RM	SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING) Units affected: 19370	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED Report Date: 1978-10-03
Summary: DELAYS OF UP TO ABOUT 2 SECONDS MAY EXIST IN THE BRAKE APPLICATION TIMES TO THE BRAKES ON THE BOGIE AXLES IN THE PRESENCE OF CERTAIN TYPES OF WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL DISCONTINUITIES OR DISTORTIONS THAT MAY OCCUR AS A RESULT OF SENSOR WIRE FAILURE. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS".
1974-1976 MACK RM SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Recall
1974-1976 MACK RM	SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Units affected: 9700	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED Report Date: 1978-04-04
Summary: AN AXLE "NO BRAKE" CONDITION COULD RESULT FROM AN EATON CONTROLLER INTERNAL ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE THE ANTI-WHEEL LOCK VALVE SOLENOID TO BE CONTINUOUSLY ENERGIZED AND PREVENT THE BRAKES FROM BEING APPLIED ON ONE OF THE AXLES. AS A RESULT, THE ANTI-WHEEL LOCK WARNING LAMP IS NOT ACTIVATED.
1977 MACK RM SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET Recall
1977 MACK RM	SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET Units affected: 7400	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED Report Date: 1977-11-21
Summary: A DEFICIENCY EXISTS IN THE WELDS SECURING THE REAR SPRING INSULATOR BRACKET TO THE AXLE HOUSING. THIS IS DUE TO IMPROPER POSITIONING OF THE WELD, IN RELATIONSHIP TO THE BRACKET AND AXLE HOUSING. FAILURE OF THE WELDS WOULD CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE SPRING INSULATOR BRACKET AND THE AXLE HOUSING, RESULTING IN IMPROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE AFFECTED AXLE.