MACK RM SERIES PROBLEMS | SAFETY RECALLS & DEFECTS
Access the National Highway Traffic Safety database of MACK RM SERIES recalls and defective parts found
on MACK RM SERIES automobiles. The National Highway Traffic Safety administration is authorized
to order the MACK RM SERIES manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles or parts of motor vehicle
equipment when its investigation indicates that they contain serious safety defects in their design,
structure, body, or performance.
Most Recent Recalls For MACK RM SERIES
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| 1987-1988 MACK RM SERIES | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS Units affected: 3127 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED Report Date: 1989-03-03 |
| Summary: AN INCORRECT HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. |  |
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| 1988 MACK RM SERIES | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Units affected: 408 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED Report Date: 1988-10-18 |
| Summary: CERTAIN ENGINE SUPPORT CASTINGS WERE PRODUCED WITH FAULTY METALLURGY AND COULD FAIL. |  |
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| 1987 MACK RM SERIES | WHEELS Units affected: 19 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED Report Date: 1988-09-27 |
| Summary: FASTENERS THAT HOLD THE REAR WHEEL TO THE HUB AND DRUM ASSEMBLY MAY BE IMPROPERLY TORQUED. |  |
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| 1988 MACK RM SERIES | STEERING:LINKAGES Units affected: 6400 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED Report Date: 1988-07-27 |
| Summary: SOME OF THE NUTS/BOLTS USED TO FASTEN THE STEERING PITMAN ARM MAY LOOSEN. |  |
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| 1988 MACK RM SERIES | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING Units affected: 203 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED Report Date: 1988-05-23 |
| Summary: CLAMP PLATES USED BETWEEN THE DRIVE SHAFT AND CARRIER YOKES MAY CRACK AND COULD BREAK DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT. |  |
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| 1983-1984 MACK RM SERIES | STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Units affected: 4393 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED Report Date: 1984-03-22 |
| Summary: IMPROPER STEERING CLAMP BOLTS AND TORQUE APPLIED DURING INSTALLATION. THE BOLT COULD FAIL, ALLOWING THE STEERING YOKE TO BECOME LOOSE. |  |
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