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1988 Mack U SeriesProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 1988 Mack U Series. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 22, 1989. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1988 Mack U Series has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
1988 Mack U 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.
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Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Risk. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, HOSE COULD FAIL RESULTING INLOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST AND POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT.
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Steering: linkages
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.
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Driveline: center support bearing
Risk. IF CLAMP PLATE BREAKS, YOKE WOULD FLY OFF AT DETACHEDPOINT AND COULD INJURY ANYONE STRUCK BY FLYING FRAGMENTS.
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 U 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 U Series median. How we score
'76'77'78'79'80'81'82'83'84'87'88'89
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
Own a 1988 U Series?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.