2003 Mack LE Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2003 Mack LE. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2003 Mack LE
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Suspension: front
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 vehicles load may result in fatigue cracks of the front axle beam. These cracks can propagate and result in complete fracture of the axle beam.
Remedy: 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…
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Axle assembly (power train)
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…
Remedy: 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.
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Pressure relief devices (fuel system)
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.
Remedy: 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…
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Check valve (service brakes)
Certain heavy duty vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." improper seating of the check valve retainer in the brass fitting housing has occurred. It is possible for the air brake system pressure to push the check valve internal parts into the primary system…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the check valve. Owner notification began november 26, 2003. Owners should contact mack at 1-610-709-3337.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2003 Mack LE. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Mack LE model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mack LE model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Mack LE | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Mack LE | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Mack LE | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Mack LE | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 Mack LE | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 Mack LE | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 Mack LE | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Mack LE | 3 | 1 |
| 2003 Mack LE | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 Mack LE | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 Mack LE | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 Mack LE | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Mack LE | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2003 Mack LE
How do I know if my 2003 Mack LE has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2003 Mack LE; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mack dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V253000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.