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  Safety Recalls of Mack Ms300p Vehicles

There have been 6 safety recalls for the Mack Ms300p. 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 Ms300p.

NHTSA Recall #: 89V035000; Mar. 10, 1989

Trucks would not comply with standard.

Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Mack Ms250p, 1988 Mack Ms300p, 1988 Mack Ms300t
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR
Recall Summary: Total capacity of air brake reservoir may be slightly less than required by fmvss 121. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 88V124000; Jul. 26, 1988

This could result in sudden loss of assistance to thesteering with the potential for an accident.

Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Mack Cs 300p, 1988 Mack Cs 300t, 1988 Mack Ms300p, 1988 Mack Ms300t
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Recall Summary: Power steering pumps may have a ridge inside the aluminum housing which could detach itself from the housing and become wedged inside the relief valve, keeping it open. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 83V101000; Sep. 27, 1983

Recalled Vehicles: 1982 Mack MS200, 1983 Mack MS200, 1982 Mack Ms250p, 1983 Mack Ms250p, 1982 Mack Ms300p, 1983 Mack Ms300p, 1982 Mack Ms300t, 1983 Mack Ms300t
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Recall Summary: Bolted installation of the steering gear housing has a tendency to loosen in service. This is due to a backward installation of the lockwashers, which are bellville type, and a resultant incorrect torque on the bolts. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 82V054000; May. 24, 1982

Recalled Vehicles: 1979 Mack Ms200p, 1980 Mack Ms200p, 1981 Mack Ms200p, 1982 Mack Ms200p, 1979 Mack Ms300p, 1980 Mack Ms300p, 1981 Mack Ms300p, 1982 Mack Ms300p, 1979 Mack Ms300t, 1980 Mack Ms300t, 1981 Mack Ms300t, 1982 Mack Ms300t
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Recall Summary: The circuit wiring on these vehicles is arranged so that a short circuit in the rear taillights will also result in loss of power to the headlamps. For safety reasons the lighting system wiring should be independent. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 81V157000; Dec. 29, 1981

Recalled Vehicles: 1979 Mack Ms200p, 1980 Mack Ms200p, 1981 Mack Ms200p, 1979 Mack Ms300p, 1980 Mack Ms300p, 1981 Mack Ms300p
Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:BLOWER
Recall Summary: When the ignition key is in the "on" position and the heater is operating at the "low" or "medium" setting, the heater switch wiring will overload in the event the heater motor seizes. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Mack Ms300p Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Mar. 10, 1989   Service Brakes, Air:supply:reservoir 281
Jul. 26, 1988   Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump 294
Sep. 27, 1983   Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) 1,486
May. 24, 1982   Exterior Lighting:headlights 5,700
Dec. 29, 1981   Visibility:defroster/defogger System:windshield:blower 4,920
Jul. 14, 1981   Power Train:driveline 500


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Mack Ms300p Model Years

Model# Recalls
1988 Mack Ms300p 2
1983 Mack Ms300p 1
1982 Mack Ms300p 2
1981 Mack Ms300p 3
1980 Mack Ms300p 3
1979 Mack Ms300p 2