There have been 22 safety recalls for the Mack WL. 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 WL.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1980 Mack RWL, 1981 Mack RWL, 1980 Mack RWS, 1981 Mack RWS, 1980 Mack WL, 1981 Mack WL, 1980 Mack WS, 1981 Mack WS |
| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN |
| Recall Summary: The pitman arm, a lever that transmits turning movements from the steering gear to the steering linkage, may loosen or break at its connection to the steering linkage. The failure can prevent turning attempts from having any effect.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| 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: 1977 Mack RWL, 1978 Mack RWL, 1979 Mack RWL, 1977 Mack RWS, 1978 Mack RWS, 1979 Mack RWS, 1977 Mack WL, 1978 Mack WL, 1979 Mack WL, 1977 Mack WS, 1978 Mack WS, 1979 Mack WS |
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES |
| Recall Summary: The pitman arm retaining nut may not have been torqued to manufacturer specifications. This could result in inadequate retention of the nut at the output shaft, allowing the pitman arm to become loose. ... 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 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Apr. 14, 1983 | Steering:gear Box:shaft Pitman | 1,515 |
| Jul. 12, 1979 | Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly | 1,706 |
| Jul. 9, 1979 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 4,640 |
| Jun. 1, 1979 | Steering:linkages | 6,673 |
| May. 31, 1979 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 23,000 |
| Oct. 3, 1978 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock:interconnecting Assembly(wiring) | 19,370 |
| Aug. 8, 1978 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 850 |
| 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. 1, 1977 | Service Brakes, Air:drum | 830 |
| Jan. 1, 1977 | Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) | 2,200 |
| Jun. 9, 1976 | Service Brakes, Air:drum:chamber | 404 |
| Apr. 20, 1976 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 608 |
| Jan. 13, 1976 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor | 790 |
| Jan. 13, 1976 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock:wheel Speed Sensor | 350 |
| Jul. 24, 1975 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 402 |
| Jul. 24, 1975 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve | 935 |
| Jul. 24, 1975 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 110 |
| Apr. 15, 1975 | Service Brakes, Air:drum:drum | 600 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1981 Mack WL | 1 |
| 1980 Mack WL | 1 |
| 1979 Mack WL | 4 |
| 1978 Mack WL | 5 |
| 1977 Mack WL | 8 |
| 1976 Mack WL | 8 |
| 1975 Mack WL | 13 |
| 1974 Mack WL | 7 |
| 1973 Mack WL | 1 |
| 1972 Mack WL | 1 |