2003 MACK MR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 MACK MR
The 2003 MACK MR has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT, POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES.
Recalls for the 2003 MACK MR
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2003 MACK MR, potentially affecting up to 25,372 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 →Recall 03V253000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
| 1,232 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." IMPROPER SEATING OF THE CHECK VALVE RETAINER IN THE BRASS FITTING HOUSING HAS OCCURRED. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM PRESSURE TO PUSH THE CHECK VALVE INTERNAL PARTS INTO THE PRIMARY SYSTEM RESERVOIR AND A VEHICLE OPERATOR...
Consequence: IN THIS CONDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MEET THE EMERGENCY REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CHECK VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 26, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-3337.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 MACK MR
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 MACK MR.
Safety Rating for the 2003 MACK MR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 MACK MR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 MACK MR
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 MACK MR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MACK MR
- 1998 MACK MR — 0 complaints
- 1999 MACK MR — 1 complaint
- 2000 MACK MR — 0 complaints
- 2001 MACK MR — 0 complaints
- 2002 MACK MR — 0 complaints
- 2003 MACK MR (current)
- 2004 MACK MR — 0 complaints
- 2005 MACK MR — 0 complaints
- 2006 MACK MR — 0 complaints
- 2007 MACK MR — 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