2002 MACK LE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 MACK LE
The 2002 MACK LE has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT, POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulic (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 MACK LE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2002 MACK LE, potentially affecting up to 24,140 vehicles.
Recall 12V017000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT
| 8,333 vehicles affected
Defect: MACK TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2005 MR AND LE HEAVY TRUCKS, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2002, THROUGH DECEMBER 22, 2004. OVER TIME, THE VEHICLES LOAD MAY RESULT IN FATIGUE CRACKS OF THE FRONT AXLE BEAM. THESE CRACKS CAN PROPAGATE AND RESULT IN COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE AXLE BEAM.
Consequence: IF COMPLETE FRACTURE OCCURS, THE DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: THIS RECALL RELATES TO PREVIOUS RECALLS 09V-240 AND 10V-069. ANALYSIS OF THESE RECALLS HAS SHOWN THAT AFTER THE RECEIVING THE REMEDIES, THE AXLES MAY STILL CRACK. AS SUCH, MACK TRUCKS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED AXLES ON ANY MR AND LE...
View full details →Recall 10V069000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 15,490 vehicles affected
Defect: MACK TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2004 CL, CV, LE, MR, RB, RD, AND MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2004 DM HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2002 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2003, EQUIPPED WITH AXLE BEAMS MANUFACTURED BY BHARAT FORGE. THE AXLE BEAM MAY HAVE TRANSVERSE SHEAR LINES ON THE BOTTOM OF THE AXLE FROM THE TRIMMING PROCESS.
Consequence: THESE LINES, IF PRESENT, CAN PROMOTE INITIATION OF CRACKS, WHICH OVER TIME MAY POSSIBLY LEAD TO AXLE BEAM FAILURE AND A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.
Remedy: MACK WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY AFFECTED AXLE BEAMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK AT 1-800-866-1177.
View full details →Recall 04V159000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
| 317 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN CHASSIS BUILT WITH LNG ENGINES, THE NEXGEN LNG TANK'S PRIMARY AND SECONDARY RELIEF VALVES COULD FAIL TO OPEN AND RELIEVE TANK PRESSURE.
Consequence: 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 RESULTING IN OVER PRESSURIZATION OF THE LNG TANKS CREATING THE RISK OF CATASTROPHIC TANK RUPTURE WHICH COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RETROFIT THE LNG TANKS WITH A NEW PRIMARY RELIEF VALVE PIPE AWAY TUBE AND A NEW VENTILATED SHROUD. THE RECALL BEGAN APRIL 6, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 MACK LE
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 MACK LE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING A COMPANY GARBAGE TRUCK AT 45MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF THE TRUCK. AFTER SWERVING TO AVOID A COLLISION THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A SEMI-TRUCK. THE DRIVER WAS THROWN FROM THE VEHICLE AND WAS PRONOUNCED DECEASED AT THE SCENE. THE CONTACT'S SON WAS DRIVING THE GARBAGE TRUCK. THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT FILED AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ALERTED AS A PRECAUTION. TWO HOURS BEFORE THE CRASH THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE BRAKES WERE MALFUNCTIONING. THE CONTACT DOES NOT KNOW IF THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED.
Safety Rating for the 2002 MACK LE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 MACK LE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 MACK LE
Mack Trucks, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2002 MACK LE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
KC-702 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mack Chassis - Models LE, MR, RD - VMAC III ( Only ) AMETEK Speedometer Head ( P/N,s 85150089, 85150091 ) Inoperative After Installation
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 MACK LE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MACK LE
- 1997 MACK LE — 0 complaints
- 1998 MACK LE — 0 complaints
- 1999 MACK LE — 0 complaints
- 2000 MACK LE — 0 complaints
- 2001 MACK LE — 0 complaints
- 2002 MACK LE (current)
- 2003 MACK LE — 0 complaints
- 2004 MACK LE — 0 complaints
- 2005 MACK LE — 0 complaints
- 2006 MACK LE — 0 complaints
- 2007 MACK LE — 0 complaints
Other MACK Models
- MACK MACK — 35 total complaints
- MACK ANTHEM (AN) — 12 total complaints
- MACK CXU612 — 12 total complaints
- MACK CX613 — 10 total complaints
- MACK GRANITE (GR) — 10 total complaints
- MACK CH600 — 9 total complaints
- MACK GU — 9 total complaints
- MACK RD — 8 total complaints