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2025 Mack Md

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Nov 17, 2024
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Oct 6, 2025
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2025 Mack Md, most frequently naming the brakes and powertrain (other) categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 20 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes150.0%
  • Powertrain (other)150.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
25V666000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Oct 6, 2025
15,841 units potentially affected
The defect: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Mack MD, 2019-2025 Anthem, Granite, 2024 MD Electric, and 2025 Pinnacle trucks equipped with a passenger bench seat. The seat belt anchorage bracket may be improperly welded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
The risk: An improperly welded seat belt anchorage bracket can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy: Dealers will install a reinforcement plate, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 21, 2026. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0485. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 13, 2025.
Mack Trucks, Inc.Manufacturer number SC0485View on NHTSA.gov
24V333000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

May 14, 2024
26 units potentially affected
The defect: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2024-2025 MD and Terrapro vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the vehicle certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
The risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 28, 2024. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0463.
Mack Trucks, Inc.Manufacturer number SC0463View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

BrakesPowertrain (other)
Filed Nov 17, 2024

[XXX] - the truck lost brakes for the first time. The truck was returned 3/15/24 3/20/24 - The truck went back in the shop to get parts installed that were ordered. The truck was picked up 4/15/24. 4/16/24 - The truck went back in to the dealer for break noise and issues. The truck was picked up on 4/19/24. 4/22/24 - The truck went back to the dealer for break failure and issues. The truck was picked up 5/4/24 7/5/24 - The truck went back in the shop for break issues. The truck was picked up on 7/15/24 8/20/24 - the truck lost breaks - @ 11:14am, we called Dave/Mangino's @ 11:21am Let him know that we are done with the truck - it's not safe and that the dealer needs to figure out what to do next. 8/22/24 - Dropped truck off at Mangino's for the "Buy Back" per Dave Grossbeck. Also turned in the licenses plates. Waiting to hear from Dave for exact amount of check. 8/23/24 - Dave Grossbeck - told us he still does not have any answers from GM It's going to take some time. 8/26/24 - we went to Mangino's and met with Dave Grossbeck & Mike Coffey to call GM Customer Service together. Asked to speak with a supervisor. Was told they would have a call back within 24-48 hours. Have not heard back to date (8/30/24). Dave Grossbeck called GM Upper Management and was told they were having a meeting on Wednesday (8/28/24) regarding the truck. 8/26/24 - we contacted Gus (GM Engineer) regarding the truck - Guys replied that he was coming out on Wednesday (8/28/24) to evaluate the truck. 8/28/24 - Gus came to Mangino's - we heard nothing from anyone. 8/29/24 - we stopped in at Mangino's Dave Grossbeck had no new answers. 8/30/24 - Dave Grossbeck returned a call from us. Dave requested our GM claim #. 9/9/24 we received a payment for the truck in full minus interest and deal fees for the buy back. A week later the truck was on the dealers lot for sale. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID
11625816
Incident
Mar 11, 2024

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

CBR 2362-3 202604

POWER TRAIN

CBR - Mack Carrier Nut Adhesive Change.

CBR 2573-1 202604

POWER TRAIN

CBR - Mack Chassis - Through Shaft Bearing Retainer Breakage On Mack Carriers.

CBR 2712-7 032026

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CBR - No Start Condition After Over the Air Programing.

TSB M-432-002A 032026

POWER TRAIN

TSB - Cable, Gear Selector, Replacement

CBR 2517-1 102025

VISIBILITY/WIPER

CBR - Wiper Linkage Inspection.

CBR 2172-5 082025

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CBR - When an OTA (Over-The-Air) job starts to program the VECU blocks the starter relay out, if the job ends in a Critical failure, the vehicle will remain in Safe State.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Mack Md by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2027000—
2026010—
2025Viewing120—
2024050—
2023120—
2022030—
2021020—
2020020—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.