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1987 Mack MackProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1987 Mack Mack, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Wheels

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 13, 1997. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1987 Mack Mack has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1987 Mack Mack recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Springs: leaf spring assembly

Recall 90V-010 · Jan 23, 1990 · 14,800 vehicles

Risk. THE SPRING COULD FALL ONTO THE ROAD SURFACE, WITHOUT WARNING TO THE DRIVER, AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR DUE TO THE SUDDEN DRAG OF THE SPRING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle

Recall 89V-022 · Feb 17, 1989 · 18 vehicles

Risk. THIS BOLT MAY BREAK, CAUSING DISENGAGEMENT OF THE BEAM CONNECTION OF REAR SUSPENSION, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Springs: air suspension system

Recall 87V-010 · Feb 9, 1987 · 5,235 vehicles

Risk. TRAILER HANDLING COULD BE AFFECTED DURING TURNINGMANEUVERS WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL AND A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mack.

Best & worst years

1987 vs. every other Mack year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Mack median. How we score

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  • Caution
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