There have been 28 safety recalls for the Mack RL. 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 RL.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1979 Mack F, 1979 Mack FM, 1979 Mack MB, 1979 Mack MC, 1979 Mack MR, 1979 Mack R, 1979 Mack RL, 1979 Mack RM, 1979 Mack RS, 1979 Mack RWL, 1979 Mack RWS, 1979 Mack WL, 1979 Mack WS |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: The spring seat plate, located between the axle housing and the suspension springs, may deform due to spring bending. As a result, the clamping force in the assembly may be reduced. Loss of clamping force could cause spring failure and the axle will dislocate.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1979 Mack RL, 1979 Mack RS, 1979 Mack RWL, 1979 Mack RWS, 1979 Mack WL, 1979 Mack WS |
| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
| Recall Summary: The flange head pinch bolts used in the yokes of the steering shaft assemblies may have been overstressed due to the bolts not being tightened to specifications. As a result, the pinch bolts could break while in service. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1974 Mack DM, 1975 Mack DM, 1976 Mack DM, 1977 Mack DM, 1978 Mack DM, 1974 Mack RD, 1975 Mack RD, 1976 Mack RD, 1977 Mack RD, 1978 Mack RD, 1974 Mack RL, 1975 Mack RL, 1976 Mack RL, 1977 Mack RL, 1978 Mack RL, 1974 Mack RS, 1975 Mack RS, 1976 Mack RS, 1977 Mack RS, 1978 Mack RS |
| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
| Recall Summary: In the involved trucks it is possible the adjustable steering column rear mounting bracket could fail, allowing steering wheel assembly to fall down onto the operator"s lap. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1977 Mack DM, 1978 Mack DM, 1979 Mack DM, 1977 Mack DMM, 1978 Mack DMM, 1979 Mack DMM, 1977 Mack F, 1978 Mack F, 1979 Mack F, 1977 Mack MC, 1978 Mack MC, 1979 Mack MC, 1977 Mack MR, 1978 Mack MR, 1979 Mack MR, 1977 Mack R, 1978 Mack R, 1979 Mack R, 1977 Mack RD, 1978 Mack RD, 1979 Mack RD, 1977 Mack RL, 1978 Mack RL, 1979 Mack RL, 1977 Mack RM, 1978 Mack RM, 1979 Mack RM, 1977 Mack RS, 1978 Mack RS, 1979 Mack RS, 1978 Mack RWL, 1979 Mack RWL, 1977 Mack RWS, 1978 Mack RWS, 1979 Mack RWS, 1977 Mack U, 1978 Mack U, 1979 Mack U, 1977 Mack WL, 1978 Mack WL, 1979 Mack WL, 1977 Mack WS, 1978 Mack WS, 1979 Mack WS |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Recall Summary: In the event of turbocharger compressor wheel failure, one or more of the four capscrews that hold the turbocharger together may be struck by parts of the compressor wheel, resulting in the capscrews being damaged.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1977 Mack RL, 1978 Mack RL, 1977 Mack RS, 1978 Mack RS, 1977 Mack RWL, 1978 Mack RWL, 1977 Mack RWS, 1978 Mack RWS |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Recall Summary: A short circuit could occur due to chafing or wire disconnection in the box. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jul. 12, 1979 | Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly | 1,706 |
| Jul. 9, 1979 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 4,640 |
| May. 31, 1979 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 23,000 |
| May. 30, 1979 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 64,150 |
| Oct. 11, 1978 | Electrical System:wiring | 161 |
| Oct. 3, 1978 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock:interconnecting Assembly(wiring) | 19,370 |
| Apr. 4, 1978 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock:control Unit/module | 9,700 |
| Feb. 9, 1978 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 400 |
| Nov. 21, 1977 | Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:hanger/bracket | 7,400 |
| Oct. 12, 1977 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 48,000 |
| Sep. 19, 1977 | Wheels:multi Piece | 250 |
| Jan. 13, 1976 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock:wheel Speed Sensor | 350 |
| Jul. 24, 1975 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 110 |
| Jul. 24, 1975 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve | 935 |
| May. 1, 1975 | Electrical System:wiring | 132 |
| Apr. 15, 1975 | Service Brakes, Air:drum:drum | 600 |
| Nov. 22, 1974 | Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts | 654 |
| Feb. 25, 1974 | Power Train:axle Assembly:banjo Housing | 9,019 |
| Oct. 15, 1973 | Wheels:rim | 40 |
| Jul. 18, 1973 | Communications:horn Assembly | 1,285 |
| Dec. 18, 1972 | Suspension:front:shock Absorber | 132 |
| Oct. 27, 1972 | Suspension:rear | 1,755 |
| May. 22, 1972 | Steering:linkages | 668 |
| May. 22, 1972 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System | 1,410 |
| Dec. 9, 1971 | Wheels:center Section | 238 |
| Aug. 3, 1971 | Communications:horn Assembly | 2,630 |
| Jun. 27, 1969 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights | 4,212 |
| Sep. 3, 1968 | Structure | 67 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1979 Mack RL | 3 |
| 1978 Mack RL | 5 |
| 1977 Mack RL | 8 |
| 1976 Mack RL | 5 |
| 1975 Mack RL | 8 |
| 1974 Mack RL | 8 |
| 1973 Mack RL | 3 |
| 1972 Mack RL | 5 |
| 1971 Mack RL | 8 |
| 1970 Mack RL | 5 |
| 1969 Mack RL | 4 |
| 1968 Mack RL | 3 |
| 1967 Mack RL | 1 |
| 1966 Mack RL | 1 |