9
recalls
The Mack RWS has 9 recalls covering 60,102 vehicles as reported; model year 1978 is covered by the most (6).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
9
Most for 1978: 6
Units affected
60K
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
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 RWS by component
- Steering4 · 15K units
- Engine and engine cooling2 · 24K units
- Electrical system1 · 161 units
- Service brakes, air1 · 19K units
- Suspension1 · 1,706 units
Mack RWS recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 1983 | Mack RWL, RWS, WL, WS (1980-1981): SteeringNo. 83V041000 | Other or not stated | 1,515 |
| Jul 12, 1979 | Mack F, FM, MB, MC and 9 more (1979): SuspensionNo. 79V171000 | Other or not stated | 1,706 |
| Jul 9, 1979 | Mack RL, RS, RWL, RWS and 2 more (1979): SteeringNo. 79V164000 | Injury | 4,640 |
| Jun 1, 1979 | Mack RWL, RWS, WL, WS (1977-1979): SteeringNo. 79V137000 | Other or not stated | 6,673 |
| May 31, 1979 | Mack DM, DMM, F, MC and 11 more (1977-1979): Engine and engine coolingNo. 79V133000 | Injury | 23,000 |
| May 30, 1979 | Mack RWL, RWS (1978-1979): SteeringNo. 79V130000 | Other or not stated | 2,187 |
| Oct 11, 1978 | Mack RL, RS, RWL, RWS (1977-1978): Electrical systemNo. 78V222000 | Other or not stated | 161 |
| Oct 3, 1978 | Mack DM, DMM, F, MB and 10 more (1977-1978): Service brakes, airNo. 78V210000 | Other or not stated | 19,370 |
| Aug 8, 1978 | Mack RWL, RWS, WL, WS (1975-1978): Engine and engine coolingNo. 78V170000 | Other or not stated | 850 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1981 Mack RWS recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1981 Mack RWS. 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 RWS have?
9 recalls cover the Mack RWS, for 60,102 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is steering (4 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.