Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1999 Mack MR peaked in 2004, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1999 Mack MR
Truck, diesel. Owner complaints on file from Feb 23, 2004 to Feb 23, 2004.
Recall campaigns covering this model year553k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 1999 truck
Severity index100.01999 trucks average 11.4
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 1999 Mack MR name equipment
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
5 recall campaigns cover the 1999 Mack MR
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04V-159 | Apr 7, 2004 | On certain chassis built with lng engines, the nexgen lng tank's primary and secondary relief valves could fail to open and relieve tank pressure | Fuel system | 317 | Not stated |
| 01V-044-207 | Mar 14, 2001 | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with drag link assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw | Steering | 4,247 | Part replacement |
| 01V-044-107 | Mar 14, 2001 | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw | Steering | 1,484 | Part replacement |
| 00V-230-003 | Oct 4, 2000 | Vehicle description: class 8 trucks equipped with felsted electronic accelerator pedals | Speed control | 45,866 | Part replacement |
| 00V-232-009 | Sep 13, 2000 | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with bendix air abs with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of… | Brakes | 651 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1999 Mack MR
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Feb 23, 2004Failure Jan 8, 2004Stuart, FLEquipment1 killed
FOIA REQUEST INFO RE RECALLS, DEFECTS, LIKE-INCIDENTS OR CLAIMS PERTINENT TO DUMP TRUCK, FIRM REPRESENT ANGELA CALDERONE, SURVIVING SPOUSE OF BRUSE CALDERONE KILLED WHEN THE SAFETY ARM FAILED WHILE WORKING ON AFOREMENTIONED TRUCK. *LA (NAR) *CB *JB
NHTSA complaint 10059687
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
27 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- M728-005A 202308 Aug 14, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test - KC-806 Rev 5 Jun 6, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
V-MAC III Odometer And Engine Hours Programming - KC-614-Ver4 May 24, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CBR: eWarranty To UCHP Labor Code ( SCC Code ) Crossover, Conversion Information For Use With Campaigns ( FI, PI ) And Recalls ( EC, SC ), Location On Trucks Dealer Portal ( TDP ) - KC-2112 Jun 21, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission - KC-2143 Jun 21, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
(Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP). - KC-745 Jun 22, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) I-Shift / mDRIVE - Ribbon Harness Replacement - Speed Sensor Bolts, Possible Fault Codes P1058 - 21 Or MID 130 PID 161 FMI 1 - KC-750 Jun 28, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
US10 Emission Engines - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) SPN 1231 FMI 9 Troubleshooting. - KC-663 May 18, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Emcon (Spark Assist) Engine Aftertreatment System Troubleshooting Check Sheet - US07 Emissions - KC-653 May 17, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Low Oil Pressure Diagnostic Process For 11 Liter Engines - KC-627 May 9, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Premium Tech Tool ( PTT ) Training Materials And Support Tools - KC-2172 May 16, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
No Start Condition After Over The Air Programing - VECU5 No Start "Safe State" - KC-2171 May 26, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer - KC-2170 May 16, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Electronically Controlled Suspension (ECS) Losing Air Pressure - KC-2169 May 16, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD), Function Description - KC-2165 May 26, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions - KC-2161 May 13, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DEF Pump Cycling periodically Hours After Key Off - KC-2158 May 26, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Muffler Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions - KC-2131 May 26, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
USE FOR NEW VEHICLES (US21+OBD22 Emissions) - Intermittent Diagnostic Trouble Codes U02A3, U029D, U029E - KC-2116 May 26, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions - KC-626 May 9, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Mack Chassis - Vehicles Equipped With An Automated Manual Transmission Model F ( AMT-F, mDrive ), Premium Tech Tool ( PTT ) Gearbox Calibration Failure; Gearbox Calibration Operation Stops And Fails At 33% When Run With Transmission Removed - KC-648 May 17, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Mack - PTO Pump Speed Calculator - KC-686 May 20, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
(Back Office Only) Mack Chassis - Cruise Control Inoperative After Disabling The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) - KC-698 May 24, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Mack Chassis - Diesel Exhaust Fluid ( DEF ) System Cleaning/Flush After DEF Pump Failure Or System Contamination - KC-699 May 24, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Mack Chassis - Bendix Vendor Configuration Program ( VCP ) Software Download Information - KC-714 May 25, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Mack Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC's ) - P020113, P020213, P020313, P020413, P020513, P020613, Cylinders 1 Through 6 Injector A Open Circuit - SL273001 Sep 15, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR PHASED INTO PRODUCTION TO CORRECT AN ENGINE MISFIRE CONDITION THAT MAY BE EXPERIENCED WITH CERTAIN E-TECH ENGINES. *TT - SB541002 Feb 19, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT ON INSTALLATION OF NEW-STYLE HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE FOR AL SUSPENSION ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE AND SEPARATE PILOT DUMP VALVE. *TT
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.