1987 MACK RW SERIES
4 recalls, 0 complaints - 27 TSBs
89V032000 Mar 3, 1989
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Defect Description
AN INCORRECT HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.
Consequence
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, HOSE COULD FAIL RESULTING INLOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST AND POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE INCORRECT POWER STEERING HOSES.
88V154000 Sep 27, 1988
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Defect Description
THE UNDERSIZED WELD ON THE REAR SUSPENSION BRACKETRY ATTACHMENT CAN CAUSE BRACKET FAILURE.
Consequence
BRACKET FAILURE CAN ALLOW THE SPRING ASSEMBLY TO BERELEASED ONTO THE ROADWAY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE ANY HOUSINGS THAT HAVE SINGLE PASS (UNDERSIZED) WELDS ON THE BRACKETRY ATTACHMENT.
87V179000 Nov 23, 1987
STEERING:LINKAGES
Defect Description
CROSS STEERING LEVERS MAY BE IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND SUBJECT TO FAIL DURING NORMAL OPERATION.
Consequence
SUCH FAILURE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL WITHOUTPRIOR WARNING AND RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW, PROPERLY HEAT TREATED STEERING LEVER.
87V166000 Oct 26, 1987
STEERING:LINKAGES
Defect Description
ON RIGHT HAND STEERING ARM, KEYWAY MAY BE IN THE WRONG LOCATION CAUSING A TOGGLE CONDITION TO OCCUR UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN SLOW STEERING RETURN WITHOUT PRIORWARNING WHICH WOULD AFFECT STEERING CONTROL AND CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR ACRASH.
Remedy
REPLACE INCORRECT STEERING ARM.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1987 MACK RW SERIES
27 manufacturer communications from 22 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 12 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) | 1 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
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-2116
May 26, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NOx Sensor 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-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-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-699
May 24, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mack Chassis - Bendix Vendor Configuration Program ( VCP ) Software Download Information
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-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-653
May 17, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Low Oil Pressure Diagnostic Process For 11 Liter Engines
KC-648
May 17, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mack - PTO Pump Speed Calculator
KC-648
May 17, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Mack - PTO Pump Speed Calculator
KC-2169
May 16, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD), Function Description
KC-2170
May 16, 2022
020000 SUSPENSION
Electronically Controlled Suspension (ECS) Losing Air Pressure
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-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
MACK RW SERIES - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MACK RW SERIES across all model years (1986, 1989).
8
Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths