1997 Mack Fdm Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1997 Mack Fdm. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1997 Mack Fdm
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)
Vehicle description: front discharge mixer chassis. The original equipment miter boxes have no protective boots on the shafts and dirt can enter the system causing the gear shaft bearings to deteriorate.
Remedy: Dealers will replace these miter boxes.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1997 Mack Fdm. 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 Fdm model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mack Fdm model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 Mack Fdm | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 Mack Fdm | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 Mack Fdm | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 Mack Fdm | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 Mack Fdm | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 Mack Fdm | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 Mack Fdm | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Mack Fdm | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Mack Fdm | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1997 Mack Fdm
How do I know if my 1997 Mack Fdm 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 1997 Mack Fdm; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 97V181000).
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.
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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.