1978 MACK RD SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1978 MACK RD SERIES
The 1978 MACK RD SERIES has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 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 Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1978 MACK RD SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1978 MACK RD SERIES, potentially affecting up to 209 vehicles.
Recall 81V153000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 209 vehicles affected
Defect: THE RIGHT HAND CLEARANCE LAMP IS OBSCURED, FROM CERTAIN ANGLES OF VISION, BY THE IN-LINE PRECLEANER AIR CLEANER CAP. THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT".
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE AIR CLEANER WITH ONE OF ACCEPTABLE HEIGHT.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1978 MACK RD SERIES
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1978 MACK RD SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED, RECALL NOT KNOWN, PURCHASED AFTER RECALL NOTICES.
Safety Rating for the 1978 MACK RD SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1978 MACK RD SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1978 MACK RD SERIES
Mack Trucks, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1978 MACK RD SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
KC-2172 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
No Start Condition After Over The Air Programing - VECU5 No Start "Safe State"
NHTSA Investigations for the 1978 MACK RD SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MACK RD SERIES
- 1977 MACK RD SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1978 MACK RD SERIES (current)
- 1979 MACK RD SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1980 MACK RD SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1981 MACK RD SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1982 MACK RD SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1983 MACK RD SERIES — 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