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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.

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.