How many recalls does the 1987 Mack Rs Series have?

The 1987 Mack Rs Series has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1987 Mack Rs Series has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

1987 Mack Rs Series Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1987 Mack Rs Series has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 323 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STEERING 87V179000 1987-11-23 323 affected

Defect

CROSS STEERING LEVERS MAY BE IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND SUBJECT TO FAIL DURING NORMAL OPERATION.

Consequence

SUCH FAILURE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL WITHOUTPRIOR WARNING AND RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

INSTALL NEW, PROPERLY HEAT TREATED STEERING LEVER.

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 1987 Mack Rs Series as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.