How many recalls does the 1989 Mack R Series have?

The 1989 Mack R Series has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1989 Mack R Series has an open recall?

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1989 Mack R Series Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1989 Mack R Series has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 16,100 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STEERING 89V086000 1989-05-22 16,000 affected

Defect

STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUTS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND/OR TORQUED.

Remedy

RENEW AND RETORQUE STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUTS.

SUSPENSION 89V079000 1989-05-15 100 affected

Defect

TORQUE ROD BOLTS ARE GRADE 2 INSTEAD OF GRADE 5, WHICH IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION, AND COULD FAIL.

Consequence

BOLT FAILURE COULD ALLOW THE REAR AXLE TO SHIFT; THISCOULD ADVERSELY AFFECT TRUCK CONTROL AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

REPLACE TORQUE ROD BOLTS WITH BOLTS OF THE PROPER SPECIFICATION.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1989 Mack R Series as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.