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1987 Mack Rd

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
2
Latest Apr 11, 2003
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
2
Latest Feb 15, 1994
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
0
1 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1987 Mack Rd, most frequently naming the body & structure, fuel system and other / unspecified categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 22 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Body & structure133.3%
  • Fuel system133.3%
  • Other / unspecified133.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
94V032000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Feb 15, 1994
39,777 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: IN THE EVENT THE PRIMARY THROTTLE RETURN FAILS, FAILURE OF THE SECONDARY THROTTLE RETURN SYSTEM WOULD NOT PROVIDE PROTECTION AGAINST LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL.
The remedy: A NEW PRODUCTION SECONDARY THROTTLE RETURN SYSTEM CONFIGURATION WILL BE INSTALLED.
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDView on NHTSA.gov
90V034000

STEERING:LINKAGES

Feb 23, 1990
1,862 units potentially affected
The defect: CRACK MAY DEVELOP ON STEERING ARM THAT COULD PROGRESS AND REDUCE THE FATIGUE LIFE OF THE STEERING ARM.
The risk: STEERING ARM COULD FAIL WITHOUT WARNING RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.
The remedy: INSTALL A REDESIGNED STEERING ARM.
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Other / unspecified
Filed Apr 11, 2003
1 injury reported

THE STEP WHICH WAS WELDED TO THE VEHICLE BROKE, WHICH CAUSED INJURY TO THE CONSUMER. *JB

NHTSA ID
10015714
Body & structureFuel system
Filed Nov 24, 1997

WHEN ENTERING THE TRUCK, THE DRIVER STEPPED ON THE STEP AND THE STEP DISENGAGED FROM THE FUEL TANK. THIS IS A COMPANY OWNED VEHICLE. *AK THIS HAPPENED PRIOR TO RECALL 88V162. *SLC

NHTSA ID
819432
Incident
Jun 6, 1989

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

KC-750

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

US10 Emission Engines - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) SPN 1231 FMI 9 Troubleshooting.

KC-745

POWER TRAIN

Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) I-Shift / mDRIVE - Ribbon Harness Replacement - Speed Sensor Bolts, Possible Fault Codes P1058 - 21 Or MID 130 PID 161 FMI 1

KC-2143

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

(Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP).

KC-2112

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN

Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission

KC-2165

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions

KC-2171

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Mack Rd by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2005000—
2004030—
2003010—
2002030—
2001050—
2000250—
1999040—
1998020—
1996100—
1995010—
1994020—
1993030—
1992030—
1991010—
1990020—
1989030—
1988020—
1987Viewing220—
1986010—
1985010—
1984010—
1983010—
1982010—
1981010—
1980010—
1979010—
1978070—
19770110—
1976050—
1975060—
1974070—
1973040—
1972030—
1971050—
1970030—
1969010—
1968010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.