Recall 81V153000: 1977–1981 Mack R Series and 1 other model
- Report received
- Dec 29, 1981
- Manufacturer
- Mack trucks, incorporated
- Potentially affected
- 209vehicles
- Model years
- 1977–1981
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 right hand clearance lamp is obscured, from certain angles of vision, by the in-line precleaner air cleaner cap. The involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment".
Remedy
Dealer will replace the air cleaner with one of acceptable height.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1977 Mack R Series0 complaints
- 1978 Mack R Series0 complaints
- 1979 Mack R Series0 complaints
- 1980 Mack R Series0 complaints
- 1981 Mack R Series0 complaints
- 1977 Mack RD Series0 complaints
- 1978 Mack RD Series1 complaints
- 1979 Mack RD Series0 complaints
- 1980 Mack RD Series0 complaints
- 1981 Mack RD Series0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.