1987 Mack R Series Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1987 Mack R Series. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1987 Mack R Series
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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Hose, piping, and connections (steering)
An incorrect high pressure power steering hose may have been installed.
Remedy: Replace incorrect power steering hoses.
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Storage (fuel system)
There may be insufficient weld where the step is welded to the fuel tank.
Remedy: Replace fuel tank steps with cracks; modify others to prevent step from separating from the tank.
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Wheels
Fasteners that hold the rear wheel to the hub and drum assembly may be improperly torqued.
Remedy: Properly torque rear wheel space fasteners.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1987 Mack R 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 R Series model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mack R Series model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 Mack R Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 Mack R Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 Mack R Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 Mack R Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 Mack R Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 Mack R Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 Mack R Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 Mack R Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 Mack R Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 Mack R Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 Mack R Series | 3 | 0 |
| 1979 Mack R Series | 5 | 0 |
| 1980 Mack R Series | 6 | 0 |
| 1981 Mack R Series | 4 | 0 |
| 1982 Mack R Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 Mack R Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 Mack R Series | 2 | 1 |
| 1987 Mack R Series | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 Mack R Series | 6 | 0 |
| 1989 Mack R Series | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1987 Mack R Series
How do I know if my 1987 Mack R 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 1987 Mack R 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 88V153000).
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.