1999 Mack Rd Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 1999 Mack Rd. Check your own VIN below.
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4 safety recalls for the 1999 Mack Rd
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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Tie rod assembly (steering)
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.
Remedy: 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…
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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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Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)
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.
Remedy: 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.
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Tie rod assembly (steering)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1999 Mack Rd. 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 Rd model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mack Rd model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 Mack Rd | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 Mack Rd | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 Mack Rd | 3 | 0 |
| 1971 Mack Rd | 5 | 0 |
| 1972 Mack Rd | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 Mack Rd | 4 | 0 |
| 1974 Mack Rd | 7 | 0 |
| 1975 Mack Rd | 6 | 0 |
| 1976 Mack Rd | 5 | 0 |
| 1977 Mack Rd | 11 | 0 |
| 1978 Mack Rd | 7 | 0 |
| 1979 Mack Rd | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 Mack Rd | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 Mack Rd | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 Mack Rd | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 Mack Rd | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 Mack Rd | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 Mack Rd | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 Mack Rd | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 Mack Rd | 2 | 2 |
| 1988 Mack Rd | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 Mack Rd | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 Mack Rd | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 Mack Rd | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 Mack Rd | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 Mack Rd | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 Mack Rd | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Mack Rd | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 Mack Rd | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 Mack Rd | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 Mack Rd | 5 | 2 |
| 2001 Mack Rd | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 Mack Rd | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 Mack Rd | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Mack Rd | 3 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1999 Mack Rd
How do I know if my 1999 Mack Rd 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 1999 Mack Rd; 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 00V230003).
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.
Other Mack models
- Mack28 complaints
- Anthem (an)12 complaints
- Granite (gr)9 complaints
- CXU6127 complaints
- Ch6 complaints
- Gu6 complaints
- CH6005 complaints
- Cxu5 complaints
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.