There have been 18 safety recalls for the Mack Mack. 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 Mack.
The spring could fall onto the road surface, without warning to the driver, and a vehicle crash could occur due to the sudden drag of the spring.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1978 Mack Mack, 1979 Mack Mack, 1980 Mack Mack, 1981 Mack Mack, 1982 Mack Mack, 1983 Mack Mack, 1984 Mack Mack, 1985 Mack Mack, 1986 Mack Mack, 1987 Mack Mack |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: The 7/8 inch spring eye bolts within the spring eye bushing hanger bracket of the rear suspension may fail. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This bolt may break, causing disengagement of the beam connection of rear suspension, resulting in loss of control, which could result in an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1984 Mack Mack, 1985 Mack Mack, 1986 Mack Mack, 1987 Mack Mack, 1988 Mack Mack, 1989 Mack Mack |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE |
| Recall Summary: An incorrect 3/4 inch bolt was installed on rt/rs 450 suspension. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Vehicles do not comply with standard.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1985 Mack Mack, 1986 Mack Mack |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: Some air brake hose assemblies may not comply with burst strength requirements of fmvss 106. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Trailer handling could be affected during turningmaneuvers which could result in loss of truck control and a crash. Also, acompletely separated crossmember could affect height of suspension air springsand the resulting lean could result in loss of control.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1972 Mack Mack, 1973 Mack Mack, 1974 Mack Mack, 1975 Mack Mack, 1976 Mack Mack, 1977 Mack Mack, 1978 Mack Mack, 1979 Mack Mack, 1980 Mack Mack, 1981 Mack Mack, 1982 Mack Mack, 1983 Mack Mack, 1984 Mack Mack, 1985 Mack Mack, 1986 Mack Mack, 1987 Mack Mack |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: Crossmember can be overstressed and can fail, allowing the broken crossmember to protude above the top of the frame and interfere with chassis components. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1982 Mack Mack, 1983 Mack Mack, 1984 Mack Mack, 1985 Mack Mack |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING |
| Recall Summary: Front steering knuckle thrust bearing may shatter into pieces due to improper heat treatment. Consequence of defect: failure of the bearing may affect steering control. If bearing disintegrates, it would result in increase steering drag and/or cause steering lock up with loss of control ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 23, 2001 | Parking Brake:driveline | 4 |
| Jan. 23, 1990 | Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly | 14,800 |
| Feb. 17, 1989 | Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u-bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle | 18 |
| Jul. 28, 1988 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 24,106 |
| Feb. 9, 1987 | Suspension:rear:springs:air Suspension System | 5,235 |
| Mar. 10, 1986 | Suspension:front:wheel Bearing | 50,100 |
| Jan. 22, 1986 | Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly | 11,000 |
| Jan. 14, 1986 | Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft | 484 |
| Sep. 12, 1974 | Wheels:center Section | 46 |
| Jun. 24, 1974 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System | 567 |
| Nov. 30, 1971 | Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs | 27,976 |
| Jun. 2, 1971 | Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm | 16,056 |
| Oct. 16, 1969 | Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) | 93 |
| Sep. 8, 1969 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System | 17 |
| Apr. 16, 1969 | Wheel | 156 |
| Dec. 23, 1968 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 3,064 |
| Nov. 8, 1968 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:quick Release Valve | 142 |
| Nov. 5, 1968 | Electrical System:wiring | 248 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 9999 Mack Mack | 3 |
| 2001 Mack Mack | 1 |
| 1989 Mack Mack | 1 |
| 1988 Mack Mack | 1 |
| 1987 Mack Mack | 3 |
| 1986 Mack Mack | 5 |
| 1985 Mack Mack | 7 |
| 1984 Mack Mack | 5 |
| 1983 Mack Mack | 4 |
| 1982 Mack Mack | 4 |
| 1981 Mack Mack | 3 |
| 1980 Mack Mack | 3 |
| 1979 Mack Mack | 3 |
| 1978 Mack Mack | 3 |
| 1977 Mack Mack | 1 |
| 1976 Mack Mack | 1 |
| 1975 Mack Mack | 1 |
| 1974 Mack Mack | 3 |
| 1973 Mack Mack | 2 |
| 1972 Mack Mack | 1 |
| 1971 Mack Mack | 1 |
| 1970 Mack Mack | 1 |
| 1969 Mack Mack | 3 |
| 1968 Mack Mack | 3 |
| 1967 Mack Mack | 2 |
| 1966 Mack Mack | 2 |
| 1965 Mack Mack | 1 |
| 1964 Mack Mack | 1 |
| 1963 Mack Mack | 1 |
| 1962 Mack Mack | 1 |
| 1961 Mack Mack | 1 |
| 1960 Mack Mack | 1 |
| 1959 Mack Mack | 1 |
| 1958 Mack Mack | 1 |
| 1957 Mack Mack | 1 |
| 1956 Mack Mack | 1 |
| 1955 Mack Mack | 1 |