- The problem
- On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with dana spicer tandem drive axle models ds463, an undersized attachment weld may fracture without warning.
- The risk
- The loss of this attachment to the vehicle chassis can adversely affect vehicle handling or driver control.
- The fix
- 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 agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mack at 610-709-3337.
Vehicle safety record
1998 Mack RB Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1998 Mack RB have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 2002 for the rear.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical RB year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1998 Mack RB recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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 stress levels to the steering axle spindle which could cause spindle failure.
- The risk
- If the spindle fails, a loss of driver control could occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will remove the left and right hub/drum assemblies from the steering axles and replace the inner wheel bearing cones and cups.
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Mack RB: every year compared
All RB years1998 Mack RB vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Mack RB | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 1998 Mack Mack | 2 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1998 Mack CL | 1 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1998 Mack CH613 | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1998 Mack RB
Does the 1998 Mack RB have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1998 Mack RB: rear (March 2002); wheel bearing (January 1999). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1998 Mack RB had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1998 Mack RB a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Mack RB year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1998 Mack RB has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data