2023 Mack LR problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2023 Mack LR — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

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NCAP overall

How does 2023 compare to other LR years?

LR NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2023 Mack LR have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

23V792000Speed ControlNovember 22, 2023 · 650 units

Defect

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2023-2024 GR, AN, LR, and Terrapro vehicles. The engine may not return to idle within 2 seconds if the accelerator pedal position sensor becomes disconnected. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 124, "Accelerator Control Systems."

Consequence

An engine that does not return to idle quickly enough can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mack will replace the throttle pedal and update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 27, 2024. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0455.

23V465000Visibility & WipersJuly 3, 2023 · 204 units

Defect

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2023-2024 LR garbage trucks. The wiper arm retention nuts may be loose, stripping, and causing the windshield wipers to fail.

Consequence

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect, tighten the retention nuts, and replace the windshield wiper arms as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2023. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0445.

2023 Mack LR — common questions

Is the 2023 Mack LR reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2023 Mack LR have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2023 Mack LR. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2023 compare to other LR years?

Does the 2023 Mack LR have recalls?

2023 Mack LR — common questions

Is the 2023 Mack LR reliable?

Does the 2023 Mack LR have recalls?

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