Recall campaign80V052000
Recall 80V052000: 1979–1980 Mack R Series
Parking brake › Driveline › Air
- Report received
- May 6, 1980
- Manufacturer
- Mack trucks, incorporated
- Potentially affected
- 9,666vehicles
- Model years
- 1979–1980
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
On certain vehicles, the knob that operates the tractor park valve may break off, rendering the valve inoperable.
Remedy
Defective knobs will be replaced with an improved type, without charge to owner.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1979 Mack R Series0 complaints
- 1980 Mack R Series0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.