2004 Mack RB Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 26, 2010 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other RB years
Not enough data 1st of 8 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2004 Mack RB so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2004 Mack RB recalls (2)

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Power train:axle assemblyMar 3, 2010 · NHTSA campaign 10V069000 · 15,490 vehicles

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.

Power train:axle assemblyJun 30, 2009 · NHTSA campaign 09V240000 · 10,300 vehicles

Problem: Mack is recalling 10,300 model year 2004 and 2005 cl, cv, dm, le, and rb and model year 2004 rd heavy trucks manufactured from october 1, 2003 through september 30, 2004, 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 august 14, 2009. Owners may contact mack at 1-800-866-1177.

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.

Other Mack RB years

← 2003 RB · 2005 RB →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2005 RB01
200402
2003 RB01
2002 RB02
2001 RB03
2000 RB03
1999 RB02
1998 RB02

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mack RB?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Mack RB?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2004 Mack RB a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RB model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.