2007 Mack MR Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MR years
- Not enough data 2nd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2007 Mack MR so far. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 0owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2007 Mack MR recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, air:supply:check valve
Problem: Mack is recalling 218 my 2006-2007 mr trucks. A check valve was omitted from the secondary supply port of the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve.
Risk: As a result, an air leak in the secondary or primary system may result in the park brakes inadvertently applying, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will add a check valve to the secondary supply port of the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve and will also repair the sr-7 valve by applying a check valve repair kit as required for the bendix safety recall (please see 07e-037). The recall began on april 15, 2008. Owners may contact mack at 1-800-528-6586.
Parking brake
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.
Risk: This could delay or failure in applying the parking brakes which could result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mack is working with bendix to repair these vehicles (please see 07e037). Bendix will install a check valve repair kit for the affected sr-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge. The recall began on january 10, 2008. Owners may contact bendix at 1-440-329-9000 or mack at 1-800-528-6586.
Parking brake:conventional:air
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with sr-7 bendix brake valves, the check valve inside the valve cavity may not properly set, causing internal air leakage. If the check valve does not properly seat, the resulting leakage can cause a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after operator pulls the dash valve button.
Risk: The delayed parking brake application can occur without warning, leading to unintended vehicle rollaway increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the valves and replace it free of charge. The recall began on august 14, 2006. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Air brake system control valves (EA09009) — opened Jun 18, 2009, closed Aug 13, 2010.
- Air brake control valve (PE09010) — opened Feb 13, 2009, closed Jun 18, 2009.
Other Mack MR years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 MR | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 MR | 0 | 4 |
| 2004 MR | 0 | 6 |
| 2003 MR | 0 | 4 |
| 2002 MR | 0 | 4 |
| 2001 MR | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 MR | 0 | 4 |
| 1999 MR | 1 | 5 |
| 1998 MR | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 MR | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 MR | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 MR | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mack MR?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Mack MR?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Mack MR a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MR model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.