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1986 Mack Cf Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1986 Mack Cf. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

3 safety recalls for the 1986 Mack Cf

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Linkages (steering)

    NHTSA 91V070000 Reported 3,673 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

    Stresses imposed on the lever during turning maneuvers and/or impact incidents, such as would be caused by curbs or road surface irregularity, reduce the life expectancy of the part. The steering lever may crack and eventually the stresses could cause the steering lever to break.

    Remedy: Replace the defective steering arms.

  2. Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)

    NHTSA 90V120000 Reported 300 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

    Welding deficiencies can cause two-piece steering gear mounting bracket to progressively separate.

    Remedy: Replace steering gear mounting brackets with properly welded brackets.

  3. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 86V070000 Reported 180 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

    An incorrect steering shaft retaining nut is installed on the shaft and can loosen causing steering play. Consequence of defects: if nut is not replaced, steering wheel disengagement could occur causing loss of steering control and possibly a vehicle crash.

    Remedy: Install proper nut to ensure steering wheel retention.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1986 Mack Cf. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Mack Cf model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Mack Cf model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1964 Mack Cf10
1965 Mack Cf10
1966 Mack Cf10
1967 Mack Cf20
1968 Mack Cf30
1969 Mack Cf20
1970 Mack Cf30
1971 Mack Cf30
1972 Mack Cf30
1973 Mack Cf60
1974 Mack Cf60
1975 Mack Cf50
1976 Mack Cf60
1977 Mack Cf80
1978 Mack Cf60
1979 Mack Cf50
1980 Mack Cf50
1981 Mack Cf50
1982 Mack Cf30
1983 Mack Cf20
1984 Mack Cf30
1985 Mack Cf40
1986 Mack Cf30
1987 Mack Cf50
1988 Mack Cf50
1989 Mack Cf40
1990 Mack Cf20
1991 Mack Cf10
1992 Mack Cf10

Checking a specific 1986 Mack Cf

How do I know if my 1986 Mack Cf has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1986 Mack Cf; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mack dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 86V070000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Mack models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.