Mack Trucks, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2000

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 6 safety recalls made by Mack Trucks, Inc. in 2000. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 6, 2000

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MACK/STEERING GEAR FASTENERS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE STEERING GEAR FASTENERS WERE INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED AND CAN WORK LOOSE.

NHTSA ID: 00V308000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 35

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REMOVE, DEGREASE, AND RETORQUE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 4, 2000

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MACK/ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR PEDAL

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.

NHTSA ID: 00V230003

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

# of Units Affected: 45,866

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE PEDAL TO GO TO FULL THROTTLE IF BOTH RETURN SPRINGS BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 4, 2000

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MACK/TRW TIE ROD ENDS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW TIE ROD ENDS ON CERTAIN MERITOR AXLES. THE TIE ROD AND DRAG LINK BALL STUD ENDS CONTAIN BEARINGS THAT ARE BELOW THE SPECIFIED CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS.

NHTSA ID: 00V246103

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 6,244

Consequence Summary:

THIS CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL AFFECTED TIE RODS AND DRAG LINKS WITH DIFFERENT DESIGNED ENDS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 13, 2000

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MACK/ABS ECU

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH BENDIX AIR ABS WITH AN EC-17 1030R ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU), THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSED BY 1) CHAFED ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRES ON ROTATING PARTS OR 2) A DAMAGED COMPONENT AT THE WHEEL END THAT GENERATES A CERTAIN TYPE OF ERRATIC SENSOR SIGNAL.

NHTSA ID: 00V232009

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 651

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ABS ECU TO EXHAUST THE AIR AT THE AIR BRAKE MODULATORS FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE WHEELS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCES AND A POSSIBLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS ECU.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 11, 2000

(Campaign #: SCO259)

MACK/FONTAINE/FIFTH WHEEL MOUNTING PLATE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FONTAINE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLIES. THE FIFTH WHEEL MOUNTING PLATES CAN CRACK.

NHTSA ID: 00V019003

Component: TRAILER HITCHES

# of Units Affected: 90

Consequence Summary:

UNDER THE TRAILER LOADING, THE MOUNTING PLATE COULD EVENTUALLY FAIL DUE TO FATIGUE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE MOUNTING PLATES THAT ARE CRACKED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 31, 2000

(Campaign #: SCO258)

MACK/FMVSS 108

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES HAVE THE BULB IDENTIFICATION FOR THE LOW AND HIGH BEAM REVERSED ON THE FRONT LENS.

NHTSA ID: 00V024000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 709

Consequence Summary:

THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Corrective Action:

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECT LABEL, ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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