Recall campaign80V162000
Recall 80V162000: 1980 Mack R Series
Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
- Report received
- Dec 10, 1980
- Manufacturer
- Mack trucks, incorporated
- Potentially affected
- 1,524vehicles
- Model years
- 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
The weld on the upper steering shaft where the female spline connects to the tube assembly may have been incorrectly positioned and actually missed the seam.
Remedy
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the affected shaft with one that has been properly welded, at no charge.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 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.