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2003 Mack MR recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2003 Mack MR. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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2003 Mack MR recalls, newest first

January 20, 2012NHTSA 12V0170008,333 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front

Summary
Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 mr and le heavy trucks, manufactured from February 1, 2002, through December 22, 2004. Over time, the vehicle’s load may result in fatigue cracks of the front axle beam. These cracks can propagate and result in complete fracture of the axle beam.
Consequence
If complete fracture occurs, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
THIS RECALL RELATES TO PREVIOUS RECALLS 09V-240 AND 10V-069. ANALYSIS OF THESE RECALLS HAS SHOWN THAT AFTER THE RECEIVING THE REMEDIES, THE AXLES MAY STILL CRACK. AS SUCH, MACK TRUCKS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED AXLES ON ANY MR AND LE MODELS CONFIGURED AS FRONT-LOADER OR SIDE-LOADER REFUSE TRUCKS. AXLES ON ALL OTHER MR AND LE MODELS WILL RECEIVE A MAG-PARTICLE INSPECTION AND MACK WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED AXLE BEAMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN iIN JULY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-866-1177.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 3, 2010NHTSA 10V06900015,490 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Axle assembly

Summary
Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2004 cl, cv, le, mr, rb, rd, and model year 2003 through 2004 dm heavy trucks manufactured from February 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003, 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.
Consequence
These lines, if present, can promote initiation of cracks, which over time may possibly lead to axle beam failure and a vehicle crash can occur.
Remedy
Mack will notify owners, inspect and replace any affected axle beams free of charge. The safety recall began on March 5, 2010. Owners may contact mack at 1-800-866-1177.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 7, 2004NHTSA 04V159000317 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly › Pressure relief devices

Summary
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.
Consequence
This could cause ice buildup on the discharge side of the primary and secondary pressure system allowing the relief system to freeze and become blocked resulting in over pressurization of the lng tanks creating the risk of catastrophic tank rupture which could cause serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will retrofit the lng tanks with a new primary relief valve pipe away tube and a new ventilated shroud. The recall began April 6, 2004. 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 1-610-709-3337.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 17, 2003NHTSA 03V2530001,232 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Supply › Check valve

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. It is possible for the air brake system pressure to push the check valve internal parts into the primary system reservoir and a vehicle operator would not know that this has happened.
Consequence
In this condition, the vehicle would not meet the emergency requirements of the standard.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the check valve. Owner notification began November 26, 2003. Owners should contact mack at 1-610-709-3337.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2003 Mack MR were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2003 Mack MR have any recalls?
4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, power train, fuel system, other, service brakes, air. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2003 Mack MR recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mack dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2003 Mack MR?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.