1982 MACK MACK
4 recalls — 1 complaints — 35 TSBs
90V010000 Jan 23, 1990
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
THE 7/8 INCH SPRING EYE BOLTS WITHIN THE SPRING EYE BUSHING HANGER BRACKET OF THE REAR SUSPENSION MAY FAIL.
Consequence
THE SPRING COULD FALL ONTO THE ROAD SURFACE, WITHOUT WARNING TO THE DRIVER, AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR DUE TO THE SUDDEN DRAG OF THE SPRING.
Remedy
REPLACE ALL 7/8 INCH DIAMETER SPRING EYE BOLTS WITH 1 INCH DIAMETER BOLTS.
87V010000 Feb 9, 1987
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Defect Description
CROSSMEMBER CAN BE OVERSTRESSED AND CAN FAIL, ALLOWING THE BROKEN CROSSMEMBER TO PROTUDE ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FRAME AND INTERFERE WITH CHASSIS COMPONENTS.
Consequence
TRAILER HANDLING COULD BE AFFECTED DURING TURNINGMANEUVERS WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL AND A CRASH. ALSO, ACOMPLETELY SEPARATED CROSSMEMBER COULD AFFECT HEIGHT OF SUSPENSION AIR SPRINGSAND THE RESULTING LEAN COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL.
Remedy
INSTALLATION OF A BOLTED DOUBLE PLATE TYPE CROSSMEMBER TO REPLACE THE STANDARD CHANNEL TYPE CROSSMEMBER.
86V040000 Mar 10, 1986
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Defect Description
FRONT STEERING KNUCKLE THRUST BEARING MAY SHATTER INTO PIECES DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE BEARING MAY AFFECT STEERING CONTROL. IF ... Read more
Remedy
REPLACE DEFECTIVE THRUST BEARINGS.
86V009000 Jan 22, 1986
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
THE SPRING EYE BOLT WAS NOT TORQUED PROPERLY AND COULD FAIL DUE TO THE LOOSE FIT WITHIN THE SPRING EYE BUSHING/HANGER BRACKET. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE SPRING COULD FALL ONTO THE ROAD SURFACE, WITHOUT ... Read more
Remedy
NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. IN THE INTERIM THE TORQUE OF THE SPRING EYE BOLT WILL BE CHECKED.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
STRUCTURE
Nov 9, 1995
Incident date: Sep 21, 1995
TILT CAB SEPARATED FROM CHASIS, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *AK
Crash
Technical Service Bulletins — 1982 MACK MACK
35 manufacturer communications from 28 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 14 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 5 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 2 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| 252100 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | 1 |
| 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) | 1 |
KC-759
Jun 29, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
New Trim Codes May Need To Be Reprogrammed Following Engine Replacement With 7/8 Reman Or Complete (Engine With Both New Injectors And Engine Control Module); Possible Uneven Operation/Rough Running At Idle Following EMS Programming With Da
KC-750
Jun 28, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
US10 Emission Engines - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) SPN 1231 FMI 9 Troubleshooting.
KC-745
Jun 22, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) I-Shift / mDRIVE - Ribbon Harness Replacement - Speed Sensor Bolts, Possible Fault Codes P1058 - 21 Or MID 130 PID 161 FMI 1
KC-2112
Jun 21, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
KC-2112
Jun 21, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
KC-2112
Jun 21, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
KC-2143
Jun 21, 2022
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
(Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP).
KC-2158
May 26, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Muffler Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
KC-2171
May 26, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer
KC-2165
May 26, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
KC-2131
May 26, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
USE FOR NEW VEHICLES (US21+OBD22 Emissions) - Intermittent Diagnostic Trouble Codes U02A3, U029D, U029E
KC-2116
May 26, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
KC-714
May 25, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mack Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC's ) - P020113, P020213, P020313, P020413, P020513, P020613, Cylinders 1 Through 6 Injector A Open Circuit
KC-698
May 24, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mack Chassis - Diesel Exhaust Fluid ( DEF ) System Cleaning/Flush After DEF Pump Failure Or System Contamination
KC-699
May 24, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mack Chassis - Bendix Vendor Configuration Program ( VCP ) Software Download Information
KC-686
May 20, 2022
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
(Back Office Only) Mack Chassis - Cruise Control Inoperative After Disabling The Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
KC-686
May 20, 2022
251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
(Back Office Only) Mack Chassis - Cruise Control Inoperative After Disabling The Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
KC-663
May 18, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Emcon (Spark Assist) Engine Aftertreatment System Troubleshooting Check Sheet - US07 Emissions
KC-648
May 17, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mack - PTO Pump Speed Calculator
KC-653
May 17, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Low Oil Pressure Diagnostic Process For 11 Liter Engines
KC-648
May 17, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Mack - PTO Pump Speed Calculator
KC-2172
May 16, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
No Start Condition After Over The Air Programing - VECU5 No Start "Safe State"
KC-2172
May 16, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
No Start Condition After Over The Air Programing - VECU5 No Start "Safe State"
KC-2170
May 16, 2022
020000 SUSPENSION
Electronically Controlled Suspension (ECS) Losing Air Pressure
KC-2169
May 16, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD), Function Description
KC-2161
May 13, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DEF Pump Cycling periodically Hours After Key Off
KC-627
May 9, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Premium Tech Tool ( PTT ) Training Materials And Support Tools
KC-626
May 9, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Mack Chassis - Vehicles Equipped With An Automated Manual Transmission Model F ( AMT-F, mDrive ), Premium Tech Tool ( PTT ) Gearbox Calibration Failure; Gearbox Calibration Operation Stops And Fails At 33% When Run With Transmission Removed
KC-681
Oct 21, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mack Chassis - Spark Assist Engine Aftertreatment System Troubleshooting Check Sheet - US10 Emissions
KC-2152
Oct 20, 2021
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Mack Command Steer - Diagnostic Trouble Codes - Electronic Control Unit, Event Information"
KC-2152
Oct 20, 2021
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mack Command Steer - Diagnostic Trouble Codes - Electronic Control Unit, Event Information"
KC-7
Oct 15, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Replacement (EMS, VECU, TECU, LCM) - Programming (Conversion Kit) Requirements When Installing An ECU With A Newer Part Number - US04 To US10 Chassis (9-Pin Diagnostic Connector)
KC-37
Oct 15, 2021
252100 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
V-MAC - Install Under Windows 2000/XP
KC-37
Oct 15, 2021
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
V-MAC - Install Under Windows 2000/XP
KC-11
Oct 15, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
AMT Gearbox 4320-07-03-01-Transmission And Clutch Pulling Position, Calibration And 4000-07-04-01-Transmission,Calibration(Transmission Removed)Explanations
NHTSA Safety Investigations — MACK MACK
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE87005
Opened: Nov 7, 1986 — Closed: Feb 17, 1987
CROSSMEMBER CRACKING
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:A MANUAL CONTROL VALVE FOR THEAIR SUSPENSION IS MOUNTED ON THE SUBJECT CROSSMEMBER.THE SUBJECT CROSS-MEMBER CAN BE OVERSTRESSED AND FAIL, RESULTING IN IT PROTRUDING ABOVE THETOP OF THE FRAME AND INTERFERING WITH TRAILER CHASSIS COMPONENTS.THISCOULD RESULT IN ... Read more
DP78021
Opened: Jan 19, 1978 — Closed: May 26, 1978
121 BRAKING SYSTEM, BRAKES LOCK UP
121 BRAKING SYSTEM, BRAKES LOCK UP
MACK MACK — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MACK MACK across all model years (1955–2001).
80
Total Recalls
42
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
7
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
MACK MACK — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1988 | 2 | 4 | View |
| 1987 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1986 | 5 | 2 | View |
| 1985 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 1984 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1982 (current) | 4 | 1 | |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1978 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1968 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1966 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 | View |