1990 Mack Mr Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1990 Mack Mr. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1990 Mack Mr
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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Linkages (steering)
The steering arm can develop cracks causing the lever to break without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering levers with an improved steering lever with increased fatigue strength.
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Vehicle speed control
Fuel injection system reconfiguration to comply with engine emission standards cause higher engine vibration levels which lead to early wear and complete failure of the secondary throttle return mechanism.
Remedy: A new production secondary throttle return system configuration will be installed.
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Shift pattern indicator (power train)
The stone bennett shifters do not indicate the relative position of the shift lever to the driver.
Remedy: Install a decal displaying the relative shift positions.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1990 Mack Mr. 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 Mr model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mack Mr model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 Mack Mr | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 Mack Mr | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 Mack Mr | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 Mack Mr | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 Mack Mr | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 Mack Mr | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 Mack Mr | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 Mack Mr | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 Mack Mr | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 Mack Mr | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Mack Mr | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Mack Mr | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Mack Mr | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Mack Mr | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 Mack Mr | 5 | 1 |
| 2000 Mack Mr | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 Mack Mr | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 Mack Mr | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 Mack Mr | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 Mack Mr | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 Mack Mr | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 Mack Mr | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 Mack Mr | 3 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1990 Mack Mr
How do I know if my 1990 Mack Mr 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 1990 Mack Mr; 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 91V196000).
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
- Mack28 complaints
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- Ch6 complaints
- Gu6 complaints
- CH6005 complaints
- Cxu5 complaints
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.