There have been 37 safety recalls for the Mack R. 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 R.
This can result in loss of steering control and an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Mack MC, 1990 Mack MR, 1990 Mack R, 1990 Mack RD |
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES |
| Recall Summary: The steering arm can develop cracks causing the lever to break without warning. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event the primary throttle return fails, failure of the secondary throttle return system would not provide protection against loss of throttle control.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1987 Mack CF, 1988 Mack CF, 1989 Mack CF, 1990 Mack CF, 1991 Mack CF, 1992 Mack CF, 1987 Mack CH, 1988 Mack CH, 1989 Mack CH, 1990 Mack CH, 1991 Mack CH, 1992 Mack CH, 1987 Mack CHR, 1988 Mack CHR, 1989 Mack CHR, 1990 Mack CHR, 1991 Mack CHR, 1992 Mack CHR, 1987 Mack CL, 1988 Mack CL, 1989 Mack CL, 1990 Mack CL, 1991 Mack CL, 1992 Mack CL, 1987 Mack DM, 1988 Mack DM, 1989 Mack DM, 1990 Mack DM, 1991 Mack DM, 1992 Mack DM, 1987 Mack DMM, 1988 Mack DMM, 1989 Mack DMM, 1990 Mack DMM, 1991 Mack DMM, 1992 Mack DMM, 1987 Mack FDM, 1988 Mack FDM, 1989 Mack FDM, 1990 Mack FDM, 1991 Mack FDM, 1992 Mack FDM, 1987 Mack MC, 1988 Mack MC, 1989 Mack MC, 1990 Mack MC, 1991 Mack MC, 1992 Mack MC, 1987 Mack MH, 1988 Mack MH, 1989 Mack MH, 1990 Mack MH, 1991 Mack MH, 1992 Mack MH, 1987 Mack MHR, 1988 Mack MHR, 1989 Mack MHR, 1990 Mack MHR, 1991 Mack MHR, 1992 Mack MHR, 1987 Mack MR, 1988 Mack MR, 1989 Mack MR, 1990 Mack MR, 1991 Mack MR, 1992 Mack MR, 1987 Mack R, 1988 Mack R, 1989 Mack R, 1990 Mack R, 1991 Mack R, 1992 Mack R, 1987 Mack RB, 1988 Mack RB, 1989 Mack RB, 1990 Mack RB, 1991 Mack RB, 1992 Mack RB, 1987 Mack RD, 1988 Mack RD, 1989 Mack RD, 1990 Mack RD, 1991 Mack RD, 1992 Mack RD, 1987 Mack RM, 1988 Mack RM, 1989 Mack RM, 1990 Mack RM, 1991 Mack RM, 1992 Mack RM, 1987 Mack RW, 1988 Mack RW, 1989 Mack RW, 1990 Mack RW, 1991 Mack RW, 1992 Mack RW, 1987 Mack U, 1988 Mack U, 1989 Mack U, 1990 Mack U, 1991 Mack U, 1992 Mack U |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: Fuel injection system reconfiguration to comply with engine emission standards cause higher engine vibration levels which lead to early wear and complete failure of the secondary throttle return mechanism. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Shaft failure during vehicle operation would cause loss of steering control and a crash without prior warning.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Mack R, 1989 Mack RB, 1989 Mack RD |
| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR |
| Recall Summary: Interference between steering gear sector shaft and the frame rail through hole can cause sector shaft wear and can weaken shaft cause it to break. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Wiper failure during vehicle operation could reduce driver's ability to see the road, and creates a potential for an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Mack DM, 1989 Mack DMM, 1989 Mack R, 1989 Mack RB, 1989 Mack RD, 1989 Mack RM, 1989 Mack RW, 1989 Mack U |
| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES |
| Recall Summary: A tolerance mismatch in the crank assembly of the bosch windshield wiper motor could cause instantaneous separation of the crank from the linkage assembly in the left hand control arm assembly; this would make the system inoperable. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1982 Mack MH, 1983 Mack MH, 1984 Mack MH, 1982 Mack R, 1983 Mack R, 1984 Mack R |
| Component: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Due to improper and inadequate welding practices, the fifth wheel on the involved vehicles is defective. Frame mounted supports may have incomplete or poor quality welds. The welds could subsequently fail allowing separation of the tractor from the trailer. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 9, 1994 | Steering:linkages | 321 |
| Feb. 15, 1994 | Vehicle Speed Control | 39,777 |
| Mar. 16, 1990 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages | 2,350 |
| Mar. 16, 1990 | Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector | 267 |
| Nov. 7, 1984 | Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly | 64 |
| Jul. 12, 1979 | Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly | 1,706 |
| Jul. 9, 1979 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 80 |
| May. 31, 1979 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 23,000 |
| Apr. 3, 1979 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 12,000 |
| Jan. 12, 1979 | Suspension:multiple Axle | 4,000 |
| 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 |
| Feb. 9, 1978 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline | 459 |
| Nov. 21, 1977 | Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:hanger/bracket | 7,400 |
| Oct. 12, 1977 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 6,591 |
| Oct. 12, 1977 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 48,000 |
| 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:antilock:interconnecting Assembly(wiring) | 3,400 |
| 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 |
| Dec. 2, 1974 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 844 |
| Nov. 21, 1974 | Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch | 1,023 |
| Aug. 5, 1974 | Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection | 1,776 |
| Feb. 25, 1974 | Power Train:axle Assembly:banjo Housing | 9,019 |
| Jul. 18, 1973 | Communications:horn Assembly | 1,285 |
| May. 4, 1973 | Air Brake | 2,481 |
| May. 22, 1972 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System | 1,410 |
| Feb. 14, 1972 | Steering:linkages | 538 |
| Oct. 13, 1971 | Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System | 15,002 |
| Aug. 13, 1969 | Visibility:defroster/defogger System:windshield:controls/wiring | 87 |
| Jun. 27, 1969 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights | 4,212 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1992 Mack R | 1 |
| 1991 Mack R | 1 |
| 1990 Mack R | 2 |
| 1989 Mack R | 3 |
| 1988 Mack R | 1 |
| 1987 Mack R | 1 |
| 1984 Mack R | 1 |
| 1983 Mack R | 1 |
| 1982 Mack R | 1 |
| 1979 Mack R | 3 |
| 1978 Mack R | 6 |
| 1977 Mack R | 10 |
| 1976 Mack R | 4 |
| 1975 Mack R | 6 |
| 1974 Mack R | 6 |
| 1973 Mack R | 9 |
| 1972 Mack R | 7 |
| 1971 Mack R | 9 |
| 1970 Mack R | 5 |
| 1969 Mack R | 5 |
| 1968 Mack R | 3 |
| 1967 Mack R | 2 |
| 1966 Mack R | 1 |
| 1965 Mack R | 1 |