Recall campaign87V179000
Recall 87V179000: 1987 Mack DM and 2 other models
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- Report received
- Nov 23, 1987
- Manufacturer
- Mack trucks, incorporated
- Potentially affected
- 323vehicles
- Model years
- 1987
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
Cross steering levers may be improperly heat treated and subject to fail during normal operation.
Possible consequence
Such failure could cause loss of truck control withoutprior warning and result in a crash.
Remedy
Install new, properly heat treated steering lever.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1987 Mack DM0 complaints
- 1987 Mack MR0 complaints
- 1987 Mack RD Series0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.