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1982 Mack Mh Recalls, Complaints & Specs

7 safety recalls list the 1982 Mack Mh. Check your own VIN below.

7
safety recalls
0
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7 safety recalls for the 1982 Mack Mh

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  1. Seat belts

    NHTSA 88V147000 Reported 11,000 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

    Seat tether belts may not have been adjusted during assembly.

    Remedy: Adjust seat tether belt if necessary.

  2. Structure

    NHTSA 86V008000 Reported 7,000 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

    Left or right cab step may crack in its welded area due to flexing of the step during entering and exiting. Consequence of defect: as the cracks extend, the tubular step could partially collapse and break without warning to the user, and could result in personal injuries.

    Remedy: Install a reinforcement brace if no cracks are found. In addition, replace step if cracks are present.

  3. Service brakes, air

    NHTSA 85V113000 Reported 5,020 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

    The dual double check valve may not release the proper air volume to the brake system, causing a slight timing delay between the tractor and the trailer brake system. Consequences of defect: if the brakes are suddenly applied, the trailer could jackknife without warning to the operator, which could result in a vehicle crash.

    Remedy: Install two new sleeves in the dual double check valve which will increase air flow.

  4. Bumpers (structure)

    NHTSA 85V051000 Reported 7,500 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

    The flip out step clevis on the bumper may fail and break under the weight of the person standing on the step to service the front area of the vehicle. Consequence of defect: this sudden break will cause the person standing on the step to fall, without warning, and could result in injuries.

    Remedy: Remove the step clevis and replace with a new improved clevis.

  5. Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)

    NHTSA 84V140000 Reported 64 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

    Due to improper and inadequate welding practices, the fifth wheel on the involved vehicles is defective. Frame mounted supports may have incomplete or poor quality welds. The welds could subsequently fail allowing separation of the tractor from the trailer.

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect and remove the fifth wheel and reweld the mounting angles at no charge to the owner.

  6. Check valve (service brakes)

    NHTSA 84V035000 Reported 850 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

    A manufacturing error resulted in the installation of carbon steel springs in some dual-compartment air reservoir check valves. Carbon steel springs are inadequate for this application because they are subject to severe corrosion and subsequent failure of the check valve.

    Remedy: The carbon steel spring will be replaced with a stainless steel one.

  7. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 83V100000 Reported 507 vehicles potentially affected MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

    Under severe strain, a defective weld joining the steering wheel hub to the hub perimeter could fail, causing the steering wheel to separate from the vehicle.

    Remedy: Defective steering wheels will be replaced at no charge to owner.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1982 Mack Mh. 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 Mh model years

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

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1982 Mack Mh70
1983 Mack Mh80
1984 Mack Mh90
1985 Mack Mh50
1986 Mack Mh30
1987 Mack Mh60
1988 Mack Mh40
1989 Mack Mh20
1990 Mack Mh10
1991 Mack Mh10
1992 Mack Mh20
1993 Mack Mh10

Checking a specific 1982 Mack Mh

How do I know if my 1982 Mack Mh 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. 7 campaigns currently list the 1982 Mack Mh; 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 83V100000).

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.