How many recalls does the 1988 Mack Rw Series have?

The 1988 Mack Rw Series has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1988 Mack Rw Series has an open recall?

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1988 Mack Rw Series Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1988 Mack Rw Series has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,279 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 6, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STEERING 89V032000 1989-03-03 3,127 affected

Defect

AN INCORRECT HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.

Consequence

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, HOSE COULD FAIL RESULTING INLOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST AND POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE INCORRECT POWER STEERING HOSES.

SUSPENSION 89V033000 1989-03-03 152 affected

Defect

DOWELS MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED DURING SPRING CAP INSTALLATION; THIS WOULD PUT SHEAR LOAD ON THE FOUR (4) SPRING CAP BOLTS.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN LOOSENING AND FAILURE OF THE BOLTSWITH POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL AND ACCIDENT POTENTIAL.

Remedy

INSTALL THE MISSING DOWELS TO PREVENT MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE SPRING CAP AND AXLE HOUSING.

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 1988 Mack Rw Series as of July 6, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.