2005 Mack Rb Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2005 Mack Rb. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2005 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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Axle assembly (power train)
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.
Remedy: 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.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2005 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 2005 Mack Rb
How do I know if my 2005 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2005 Mack Rb; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 09V240000).
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.