28
recalls
The Mack RL has 28 recalls covering 203,014 vehicles as reported; model year 1977 is covered by the most (8).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
28
Most for 1977: 8
Units affected
203K
As reported
Overall stars
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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 RL by component
- Service brakes, air7 · 31K units
- Electrical system4 · 4,208 units
- Suspension4 · 11K units
- Wheels4 · 1,182 units
- Steering3 · 69K units
- Engine and engine cooling2 · 71K units
- Exterior lighting1 · 4,212 units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 1,410 units
Mack RL recalls
The 25 newest of 28
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Questions and answers
Is the 1979 Mack RL recalled?
Yes: 3 recalls cover the 1979 Mack RL. 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 RL have?
28 recalls cover the Mack RL, for 203,014 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is service brakes, air (7 recalls).
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.