MACK RD600 · model year

2002 MACK RD600

1 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2002MACKRD600 carries 1 consumer safety complaint in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2002 RD600 is unknown or other with 1 filings. Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.

NHTSA currently has 5 investigation files overlapping the 2002 RD600. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

Total Complaints

1 filings

Crashes Reported

0 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1

Recalls (1)

02V16800021/06/2002

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

CERTAIN CLASS 8 CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." FRONT DRIVE AXLES WERE INSTALLED BY THE MACUNGIE MODIFICATION CENTER. WITH THE INSTALLATION OF THE AXLE, THE OVERALL HEIGHT OF THE

Recent Complaints

20060531UNKNOWN OR OTHER

JTT TRUCKING DID NOT SECURE HIS LOAD ON 5/11/06 AND RODE THE LEFT LANE OF GA 400 SOUTH FOR 3 1/2 EXITS SPILLING ROCKS ALL OVER THE ROAD. HE DAMAGED MY WINDSHIELD, WHICH WAS JUST REPLACED IN MARCH 2006. TREAVOR HAS TOLD ME 5X THAT HE DROPPED A CHECK IN THE MAIL FOR THE DEDUCTIBLE ($100), I HAVE YET TO SEE IT. IN ADDITION, THERE IS NO LICENSE PLATE ON THE VEHICLE OR PHONE NUMBER. HE WAS BREAKING THE LAW BY RIDING THE LEFT LANE. DOT #891808 . *NM

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2002 MACK RD600 have?
The 2002 MACK RD600 has 1 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2002 MACK RD600?
Yes, the 2002 MACK RD600 has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 MACK RD600?
The most-complained component for the 2002 MACK RD600 is UNKNOWN OR OTHER with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include various components.
Is the 2002 MACK RD600 safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.