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1986 Mack RS600Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1986 Mack RS600, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints12 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Tires

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 22, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1986 Mack RS600 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
Tires11

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

1 recall

1986 Mack RS600 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.

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

1986 vs. every other RS600 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 RS600 median. How we score

'77'78'84'85'86'87
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What RS600 owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

1986 MACK TRUCK DUNLOP SP381 TIRE BLEW OUT IN SIX MONTHS. *TS IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TIRE HAD MANUFACTURING DEFECTS. THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED AND THE DRIVER OF THE SECOND VEHICLE WAS KILLED.
Complaint 10158408 · May 22, 2006

Own a 1986 RS600?

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