How many recalls does the 1986 Mack Rm have?

The 1986 Mack Rm has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1986 Mack Rm has an open recall?

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1986 Mack Rm Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1986 Mack Rm has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,121 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STEERING 90V034000 1990-02-23 1,862 affected

Defect

CRACK MAY DEVELOP ON STEERING ARM THAT COULD PROGRESS AND REDUCE THE FATIGUE LIFE OF THE STEERING ARM.

Consequence

STEERING ARM COULD FAIL WITHOUT WARNING RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.

Remedy

INSTALL A REDESIGNED STEERING ARM.

STEERING 88V043000 1988-03-28 259 affected

Defect

THE STEERING SHAFT SPLINE ENGAGEMENT IS ONLY .52, THE RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT IS 2 INCHES.

Consequence

UNDER IMPACTS SUCH AS ROAD POTHOLES, IT COULD RESULT INSHAFT DISENGAGEMENT. THE DRIVER WOULD IMMEDIATELY LOSE STEERING CONTROLWITHOUT WARNING AND VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

REPLACE SHAFTS THAT MEASURE UNDER THE MINIMUM ENGAGEMENT DIMENSIONS WITH A LONGER SHAFT.

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 1986 Mack Rm as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.