Mack MD (gasoline): problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Mack MD (gasoline) across 2 model years: 0 owner complaints and 8 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- CBR - When an OTA (Over-The-Air) job starts to program the VECU blocks the starter relay out, if the job…
- CBR - To correct the MID136 SID 66 FMI 7 fault code the latest Bendix VCP file will need to downloaded
- CBR - A significant GPS reporting issue is affecting fleet operations, with trucks maintaining back-office…
- Frame lean can be caused by several seemingly isolated possibilities
- Vehicles may present with oil leak coming from the clutch/flywheel housing and observation of burned…
- CBR
- CBR
- CBR
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.