Does the 1981 Mack MC Series have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, steering, structure. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1981 Mack MC Series recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mack dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1981 Mack MC Series?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1981 Mack MC Series recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1981 Mack MC Series. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Mack been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Mack dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1981 Mack MC Series recalls, newest first

March 23, 1984NHTSA 84V0360003,421 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly

Summary: Spring seat can deform, which causes a decrease in the clamping force in the suspension assembly. Loss of clamping force may bring about axle misalignment or axle housing failure.
Remedy: The axle housing will be inspected and replaced, if necessary. The spring seats will also be replaced.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 29, 1981NHTSA 81V155000225 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Gear box › Shaft pitman

Summary: The pitman arm retaining bolt may not have been tightened to the required specifications due to a design change. Inadequate retention of the bolt to the output shaft could allow the pitman arm to loosen.
Remedy: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, retorque the retaining bolt to proper specifications at no charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 7, 1981NHTSA 81V083000180 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary: The right hand front canopy cab mounting bracket interferes with the right hand brake chamber on the steering axle when in a certain degree turn and severe bumping is present.
Remedy: The front canopy cab mounting bracket will be modified to allow for clearance of the right hand front brake chamber, without charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1981 Mack MC Series were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Mack MC Series years

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Questions

Does the 1981 Mack MC Series have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, steering, structure. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1981 Mack MC Series recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mack dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1981 Mack MC Series?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.