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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.

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.