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1988 Mack RM SeriesProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 1988 Mack RM Series. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 3, 1989. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1988 Mack RM Series has problems

0 complaints 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

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

4 recalls

1988 Mack RM Series 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

Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Recall 89V-032 · Mar 3, 1989 · 3,127 vehicles

Risk. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, HOSE COULD FAIL RESULTING INLOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST AND POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 88V-161 · Oct 18, 1988 · 408 vehicles

Risk. FAILURE OF ONE OR BOTH BRACKETS COULD CAUSE DISLOCATIONOF ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN TRUCK DISABLEMENT,POSSIBLE LOSS OF…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: linkages

Recall 88V-125 · Jul 27, 1988 · 6,400 vehicles

Risk. THIS WOULD ALLOW THE PITMAN ARM TO COME OFF THE STEERINGGEAR SECTOR SHAFT AND RESULT IN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLECRASH COULD OCCUR.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Driveline: center support bearing

Recall 88V-085 · May 23, 1988 · 203 vehicles

Risk. IF CLAMP PLATE BREAKS, YOKE WOULD FLY OFF AT DETACHEDPOINT AND COULD INJURY ANYONE STRUCK BY FLYING FRAGMENTS.

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

1988 vs. every other RM Series 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 RM Series median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated

Own a 1988 RM Series?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.