There have been 15 safety recalls for the Mack Rd Series. 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 Rd Series.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Mack CH, 1989 Mack CH, 1988 Mack Dm Series, 1989 Mack Dm Series, 1988 Mack R Series, 1989 Mack R Series, 1988 Mack Rd Series, 1989 Mack Rd Series, 1988 Mack U Series, 1989 Mack U Series |
| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
| Recall Summary: Steering wheel retaining nuts may have been improperly installed and/or torqued. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This could result in loosening and failure of the boltswith possible loss of control and accident potential.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Mack Dm Series, 1988 Mack Dmm Series, 1988 Mack MH, 1988 Mack Rd Series, 1988 Mack Rw Series |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS |
| Recall Summary: Dowels may have been omitted during spring cap installation; this would put shear load on the four (4) spring cap bolts. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Under certain conditions, hose could fail resulting inloss of power steering assist and possibly an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1987 Mack Dm Series, 1988 Mack Dm Series, 1987 Mack Dmm Series, 1988 Mack Dmm Series, 1987 Mack R Series, 1988 Mack R Series, 1987 Mack Rd Series, 1988 Mack Rd Series, 1987 Mack Rm Series, 1988 Mack Rm Series, 1987 Mack Rw Series, 1988 Mack Rw Series, 1987 Mack U Series, 1988 Mack U Series |
| Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
| Recall Summary: An incorrect high pressure power steering hose may have been installed. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Weld cracks could eventually cause steps to disengageand possibly injure persons entering or leaving the truck.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1987 Mack R Series, 1988 Mack R Series, 1987 Mack Rd Series, 1988 Mack Rd Series |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE |
| Recall Summary: There may be insufficient weld where the step is welded to the fuel tank. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Failure of one or both brackets could cause dislocationof engine and transmission assembly, which could result in truck disablement,possible loss of accelerator control and an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Mack Dmm Series, 1988 Mack R Series, 1988 Mack Rd Series, 1988 Mack Rm Series |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Recall Summary: Certain engine support castings were produced with faulty metallurgy and could fail. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| May. 22, 1989 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 16,000 |
| Mar. 3, 1989 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections | 3,127 |
| Mar. 3, 1989 | Suspension:rear:springs | 152 |
| Oct. 18, 1988 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage | 5,098 |
| Oct. 18, 1988 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 408 |
| Sep. 27, 1988 | Wheel | 19 |
| Sep. 27, 1988 | Suspension:multiple Axle | 129 |
| Jul. 27, 1988 | Steering:linkages | 6,400 |
| Jun. 27, 1988 | Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) | 140 |
| May. 23, 1988 | Power Train:driveline:center Support Bearing | 203 |
| Nov. 23, 1987 | Steering:linkages | 323 |
| Jan. 17, 1986 | Vehicle Speed Control:cables | 26,760 |
| Mar. 22, 1984 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 4,393 |
| Dec. 29, 1981 | Exterior Lighting | 209 |
| Dec. 29, 1981 | Steering:gear Box:shaft Pitman | 225 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1989 Mack Rd Series | 1 |
| 1988 Mack Rd Series | 8 |
| 1987 Mack Rd Series | 5 |
| 1984 Mack Rd Series | 2 |
| 1983 Mack Rd Series | 2 |
| 1982 Mack Rd Series | 1 |
| 1981 Mack Rd Series | 3 |
| 1980 Mack Rd Series | 1 |
| 1979 Mack Rd Series | 1 |
| 1978 Mack Rd Series | 1 |
| 1977 Mack Rd Series | 1 |