18
recalls
The Mack R Series has 18 recalls covering 87,881 vehicles as reported; model year 1988 is covered by the most (6).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
18
Most for 1988: 6
Units affected
88K
As reported
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Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Mack R Series by component
- Steering8 · 32K units
- Suspension2 · 3,521 units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 408 units
- Exterior lighting1 · 209 units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 5,098 units
- Parking brake1 · 9,666 units
- Power train1 · 203 units
- Service brakes, air1 · 10K units
Mack R Series recalls
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Questions and answers
Is the 1989 Mack R Series recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 1989 Mack R Series. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Mack R Series have?
18 recalls cover the Mack R Series, for 87,881 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is steering (8 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Mack R Series?
Power train: named in 1 of the 1 safety complaints about the Mack R Series. One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.