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Safety Recalls of Mack RD6 Vehicles

There have been 3 safety recalls for the Mack RD6. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Mack RD6.

NHTSA Recall #: 03V253000; Jul. 17, 2003

In this condition, the vehicle would not meet the emergency requirements of the standard.

Recalled Vehicles: 2003 Mack CH, 2003 Mack CL, 2003 Mack CV, 2003 Mack CX, 2003 Mack DM6, 2003 Mack DMM, 2003 Mack LE, 2003 Mack MR, 2003 Mack RD6, 2003 Mack RD8

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE

Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 01V044207; Mar. 14, 2001

If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Mack CH, 1999 Mack CL, 1999 Mack CX, 1999 Mack DM6, 1999 Mack MR, 1999 Mack RB6, 1999 Mack RD6

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION

Recall Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with drag link assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 01V044107; Mar. 14, 2001

If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Mack CL, 1999 Mack CV, 1999 Mack DM6, 1999 Mack LE, 1999 Mack MR, 1999 Mack RB6, 1999 Mack RD6

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Recall Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Mack RD6 Vehicles

Date	Component	Vehicle Affected
Jul. 17, 2003	Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve	1,232
Mar. 14, 2001	Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly	1,484
Mar. 14, 2001	Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection	4,247

Table 2. Recall Statistics of Mack RD6 Model Years

Model	# Recalls
2003 Mack RD6	1
1999 Mack RD6	2