2002 Mack LE Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LE years
- Not enough data 1st of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2002 Mack LE. That is the most of any LE model year in the database (13 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Mack LE problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2002 Mack LE recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:front
Problem: 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 vehicleâs load may result in fatigue cracks of the front axle beam. These cracks can propagate and result in complete fracture of the axle beam.
Risk: If complete fracture occurs, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 MODELS CONFIGURED AS FRONT-LOADER OR SIDE-LOADER REFUSE TRUCKS. AXLES ON ALL OTHER MR AND LE MODELS WILL RECEIVE A MAG-PARTICLE INSPECTION AND MACK WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED AXLE BEAMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN iIN JULY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-866-1177.
Power train:axle assembly
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mack at 1-610-709-3337.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Other Mack LE years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 LE | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 LE | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 LE | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 LE | 0 | 5 |
| 2003 LE | 0 | 4 |
| 2002 | 1 | 3 |
| 2001 LE | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 LE | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 LE | 0 | 4 |
| 1998 LE | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 LE | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 LE | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 LE | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mack LE?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Mack LE?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Mack LE a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LE model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.