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  Safety Recalls of Mack Ms300t Vehicles

There have been 7 safety recalls for the Mack Ms300t. 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 Ms300t.

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 #: 83V102000; Sep. 27, 1983

Recalled Vehicles: 1981 Mack Ms300t
Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Recall Summary: The yoke of the transmission propeller shaft may lack required strength due to erroneous counterbore operation in which 10 millimeters of extra material may have been cut. This condition could lead to fracture of the yoke in service. ... 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 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Mack Ms300t 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
Sep. 27, 1983   Power Train:manual Transmission 565
May. 24, 1982   Exterior Lighting:headlights 5,700
Jul. 14, 1981   Power Train:driveline 500
Mar. 18, 1981   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Light 150


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Mack Ms300t Model Years

Model# Recalls
1988 Mack Ms300t 2
1983 Mack Ms300t 1
1982 Mack Ms300t 2
1981 Mack Ms300t 4
1980 Mack Ms300t 2
1979 Mack Ms300t 1