2000 Mack RD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RD years
- Not enough data 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Mack RD. That is the most of any RD model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (2 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Mack RD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Mack RD recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Problem: On some heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets, the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.
Risk: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. This campaign will supersede nhtsa recall nos. 01v-140-005 (mack sc0270) and 00v-246-103 (mack sc0262). Owner notification began december 27, 2002. 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 610-709-3337.
Suspension:rear
Problem: On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with dana spicer tandem drive axle models ds463, an undersized attachment weld may fracture without warning.
Risk: The loss of this attachment to the vehicle chassis can adversely affect vehicle handling or driver control.
Fix: The dealers will remove the suspect bracket, inspect the axle housing, and reweld the bracket to the axle housing. Owner notification began april 22, 2002. 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 610-709-3337.
Suspension:front:springs:coil springs
Problem: Vehicle description: class a heavy duty trucks with 18,000 lb. Front axles may have front springs installed that are rated for the 14,600 lb. Front axle.
Risk: Front spring failure could result in loss of vehicle control.
Fix: Dealers will replace both springs. Owner notification began december 26, 2001. 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 1-610-709-3011.
Service brakes, air:controls, pedals and linkages
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with certain meritor-wabco brake system two and four port relay valves. The valve may stick open when a high-pressure application is released.
Risk: When the valve sticks open, it can result in a total loss of air from either the service or the park brake system. The driver may lose braking ability under a service application, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace these valves. Owner notification began november 16, 2001. 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 1-610-709-3011 or meritor wabco at 800-535-5560.
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Problem: Vehicle description: class 8 trucks equipped with felsted electronic accelerator pedals. The return springs can break on the accelerator pedals that are equipped with stainless steel or electroplated wire return springs.
Risk: This condition could cause the pedal to go to full throttle if both return springs break, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Replacement accelerator pedals equipped with return springs manufactured of music wire with one additional coil on each spring and with an organic coating, eliminating electroplating will be installed.
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.
A report, "problems involving kentucky coal trucks" was submitted as a petition to the u. S. Department of transportation to the attention of the secretary mary e. Peters. This petition described fatal accident occurrences in kentucky during the time period 2001 through 2005 involving dump trucks…
Loose from the right side of the tandem suspension on a 2000 mack dump truck resulting in the truck turning over while dumping.***no answer required***. *mr the trunion bracket and cross member assembly broke on three of the fleets other mack trucks (2000 mack rd688s). *nm
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mack RD?
Owners most often report suspension, service brakes, air, structure problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Mack RD?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Mack RD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RD model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.