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1981 Mack Mc Series Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1981 Mack Mc Series. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

3 safety recalls for the 1981 Mack Mc Series

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

  1. Leaf spring assembly (suspension)

    NHTSA 84V036000 Reported 3,421 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

    Spring seat can deform, which causes a decrease in the clamping force in the suspension assembly. Loss of clamping force may bring about axle misalignment or axle housing failure.

    Remedy: The axle housing will be inspected and replaced, if necessary. The spring seats will also be replaced.

  2. Shaft pitman (steering)

    NHTSA 81V155000 Reported 225 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

    The pitman arm retaining bolt may not have been tightened to the required specifications due to a design change. Inadequate retention of the bolt to the output shaft could allow the pitman arm to loosen.

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, retorque the retaining bolt to proper specifications at no charge.

  3. Body (structure)

    NHTSA 81V083000 Reported 180 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

    The right hand front canopy cab mounting bracket interferes with the right hand brake chamber on the steering axle when in a certain degree turn and severe bumping is present.

    Remedy: The front canopy cab mounting bracket will be modified to allow for clearance of the right hand front brake chamber, without charge to owner.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1981 Mack Mc Series. 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 Mc Series model years

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

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1978 Mack Mc Series20
1979 Mack Mc Series40
1980 Mack Mc Series40
1981 Mack Mc Series30
1982 Mack Mc Series10
1983 Mack Mc Series10
1984 Mack Mc Series10

Checking a specific 1981 Mack Mc Series

How do I know if my 1981 Mack Mc Series 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 1981 Mack Mc Series; 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 81V083000).

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.