Does the 1981 Mack MS200P have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, visibility. 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 MS200P 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 MS200P?

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

1981 Mack MS200P recalls

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

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

For the 1981 Mack MS200P. 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 MS200P recalls, newest first

May 24, 1982NHTSA 82V0540005,700 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Headlights

Summary: The circuit wiring on these vehicles is arranged so that a short circuit in the rear taillights will also result in loss of power to the headlamps. For safety reasons the lighting system wiring should be independent.
Remedy: Vehicles will have an automatic reset circuit breaker installed to ensure continued headlamp illumination in the event of a short in other lighting systems.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 29, 1981NHTSA 81V1570004,920 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system › Fan/motor

Summary: When the ignition key is in the "on" position and the heater is operating at the "low" or "medium" setting, the heater switch wiring will overload in the event the heater motor seizes.
Remedy: A speed variation resistance unit and an electric motor moisture protection cap will be installed without charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1981 Mack MS200P were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Mack MS200P years

Other 1981 Mack models

Questions

Does the 1981 Mack MS200P have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, visibility. 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 MS200P 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 MS200P?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.