Recall campaign88V161000
Recall 88V161000: 1988 Mack RD Series and 1 other model
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
- Report received
- Oct 18, 1988
- Manufacturer
- Mack trucks, incorporated
- Potentially affected
- 408vehicles
- Model years
- 1988
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
Certain engine support castings were produced with faulty metallurgy and could fail.
Possible consequence
Failure of one or both brackets could cause dislocationof engine and transmission assembly, which could result in truck disablement,possible loss of accelerator control and an accident.
Remedy
Replace rear engine supports as necessary.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1988 Mack R Series0 complaints
- 1988 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.