1998 Mack Rb Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1998 Mack Rb. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1998 Mack Rb
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: rear
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with dana spicer tandem drive axle models ds463, an undersized attachment weld may fracture without warning.
Remedy: 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…
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Wheel bearing (suspension)
Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty truck chassis equipped with mack 16,000 lb., 18,000 lb., or 20,000 lb. Heavy duty steering axles. The inner wheel bearing cone for the steering axle wheel hub assembly does not properly fit onto the mack steering axle spindle assembly. Improper fit of the bearing to the spindle increases the…
Remedy: Dealers will remove the left and right hub/drum assemblies from the steering axles and replace the inner wheel bearing cones and cups.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1998 Mack Rb. 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 Rb model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mack Rb model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 Mack Rb | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 Mack Rb | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 Mack Rb | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 Mack Rb | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 Mack Rb | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 Mack Rb | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 Mack Rb | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 Mack Rb | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Mack Rb | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 Mack Rb | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Mack Rb | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 Mack Rb | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 Mack Rb | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 Mack Rb | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Mack Rb | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 Mack Rb | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1998 Mack Rb
How do I know if my 1998 Mack Rb 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 1998 Mack Rb; 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 02V061002).
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.