There have been 23 safety recalls for the Mack F. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Mack F.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1979 Mack F, 1979 Mack FM, 1979 Mack MB, 1979 Mack MC, 1979 Mack MR, 1979 Mack R, 1979 Mack RL, 1979 Mack RM, 1979 Mack RS, 1979 Mack RWL, 1979 Mack RWS, 1979 Mack WL, 1979 Mack WS |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: The spring seat plate, located between the axle housing and the suspension springs, may deform due to spring bending. As a result, the clamping force in the assembly may be reduced. Loss of clamping force could cause spring failure and the axle will dislocate.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1977 Mack DM, 1978 Mack DM, 1979 Mack DM, 1977 Mack DMM, 1978 Mack DMM, 1979 Mack DMM, 1977 Mack F, 1978 Mack F, 1979 Mack F, 1977 Mack MC, 1978 Mack MC, 1979 Mack MC, 1977 Mack MR, 1978 Mack MR, 1979 Mack MR, 1977 Mack R, 1978 Mack R, 1979 Mack R, 1977 Mack RD, 1978 Mack RD, 1979 Mack RD, 1977 Mack RL, 1978 Mack RL, 1979 Mack RL, 1977 Mack RM, 1978 Mack RM, 1979 Mack RM, 1977 Mack RS, 1978 Mack RS, 1979 Mack RS, 1978 Mack RWL, 1979 Mack RWL, 1977 Mack RWS, 1978 Mack RWS, 1979 Mack RWS, 1977 Mack U, 1978 Mack U, 1979 Mack U, 1977 Mack WL, 1978 Mack WL, 1979 Mack WL, 1977 Mack WS, 1978 Mack WS, 1979 Mack WS |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Recall Summary: In the event of turbocharger compressor wheel failure, one or more of the four capscrews that hold the turbocharger together may be struck by parts of the compressor wheel, resulting in the capscrews being damaged.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1978 Mack F, 1978 Mack MB, 1978 Mack R, 1978 Mack RD |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET |
| Recall Summary: The steel brackets on the suspension beam were found to be deficient due to excessive shrinkage and low mechanical properties. Failure of one or both of these brackets could cause a separation of the axle housing from the suspension. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1977 Mack DM, 1978 Mack DM, 1977 Mack DMM, 1978 Mack DMM, 1977 Mack F, 1978 Mack F, 1977 Mack MB, 1978 Mack MB, 1977 Mack R, 1978 Mack R, 1977 Mack RD, 1978 Mack RD, 1977 Mack RL, 1978 Mack RL, 1977 Mack RM, 1978 Mack RM, 1977 Mack RS, 1978 Mack RS, 1977 Mack RWL, 1978 Mack RWL, 1977 Mack RWS, 1978 Mack RWS, 1977 Mack U, 1978 Mack U, 1977 Mack WL, 1978 Mack WL, 1977 Mack WS, 1978 Mack WS |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING) |
| Recall Summary: Delays of up to about 2 seconds may exist in the brake application times to the brakes on the bogie axles in the presence of certain types of wheel speed sensor signal discontinuities or distortions that may occur as a result of sensor wire failure.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1971 Mack F, 1972 Mack F, 1973 Mack F, 1974 Mack F, 1971 Mack MB, 1972 Mack MB, 1973 Mack MB, 1974 Mack MB, 1971 Mack R, 1972 Mack R, 1973 Mack R, 1974 Mack R, 1971 Mack U, 1972 Mack U, 1973 Mack U, 1974 Mack U |
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM |
| Recall Summary: Deficiencies, in the form of forging laps, cracks and excessive decarburization during heat treatment, exist in the steering knuckles. Stresses imposed with integral hydraulic power steering may lead to a failure in the area of the steering arm attaching boss.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jul. 12, 1979 | Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly | 1,706 |
| May. 31, 1979 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 23,000 |
| Jan. 12, 1979 | Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:hanger/bracket | 17 |
| Oct. 3, 1978 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock:interconnecting Assembly(wiring) | 19,370 |
| Aug. 8, 1978 | Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm | 2,100 |
| Apr. 4, 1978 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock:control Unit/module | 9,700 |
| Feb. 9, 1978 | Suspension:multiple Axle | 33,000 |
| Nov. 21, 1977 | Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:hanger/bracket | 7,400 |
| Oct. 12, 1977 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 48,000 |
| Oct. 12, 1977 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 6,591 |
| Jun. 17, 1977 | Wheel | 825 |
| Apr. 15, 1976 | Steering:linkages | 27 |
| Jan. 13, 1976 | Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:leaf | 54 |
| Oct. 31, 1975 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 2,250 |
| Oct. 31, 1975 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 1,200 |
| Jun. 23, 1975 | Suspension:multiple Axle | 414 |
| Dec. 2, 1974 | Suspension | 1,119 |
| Aug. 5, 1974 | Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection | 1,776 |
| Feb. 25, 1974 | Power Train:axle Assembly:banjo Housing | 9,019 |
| May. 22, 1972 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System | 1,410 |
| Feb. 14, 1972 | Structure:body:bumpers | 177 |
| Nov. 29, 1971 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 416 |
| Aug. 13, 1969 | Visibility:defroster/defogger System:windshield:controls/wiring | 87 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1979 Mack F | 2 |
| 1978 Mack F | 4 |
| 1977 Mack F | 7 |
| 1976 Mack F | 3 |
| 1975 Mack F | 6 |
| 1974 Mack F | 5 |
| 1973 Mack F | 5 |
| 1972 Mack F | 4 |
| 1971 Mack F | 6 |
| 1970 Mack F | 2 |
| 1969 Mack F | 2 |
| 1968 Mack F | 1 |
| 1967 Mack F | 2 |
| 1966 Mack F | 1 |
| 1965 Mack F | 1 |