1989 Mack R Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1989 Mack R. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1989 Mack R
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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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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Linkages (visibility)
A tolerance mismatch in the crank assembly of the bosch windshield wiper motor could cause instantaneous separation of the crank from the linkage assembly in the left hand control arm assembly; this would make the system inoperable.
Remedy: Replace left hand control arm linkage assembly.
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Shaft sector (steering)
Interference between steering gear sector shaft and the frame rail through hole can cause sector shaft wear and can weaken shaft cause it to break.
Remedy: Enlarge frame rail through hole to prevent interference: replace steering gear sector shaft if scored.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1989 Mack R. 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 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mack R model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 Mack R | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 Mack R | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 Mack R | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 Mack R | 3 | 0 |
| 1969 Mack R | 5 | 0 |
| 1970 Mack R | 5 | 0 |
| 1971 Mack R | 9 | 0 |
| 1972 Mack R | 7 | 0 |
| 1973 Mack R | 9 | 0 |
| 1974 Mack R | 6 | 0 |
| 1975 Mack R | 6 | 0 |
| 1976 Mack R | 4 | 0 |
| 1977 Mack R | 10 | 0 |
| 1978 Mack R | 6 | 0 |
| 1979 Mack R | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 Mack R | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 Mack R | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 Mack R | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 Mack R | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 Mack R | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 Mack R | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 Mack R | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 Mack R | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 Mack R | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1989 Mack R
How do I know if my 1989 Mack R 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 1989 Mack R; 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 90V051000).
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.