Does the 1989 Mack R Series have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, suspension. 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 1989 Mack R 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 1989 Mack R Series?

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

1989 Mack R Series 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 1989 Mack R 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.

1989 Mack R Series recalls, newest first

May 22, 1989NHTSA 89V08600016,000 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Summary: Steering wheel retaining nuts may have been improperly installed and/or torqued.
Remedy: Renew and retorque steering wheel retaining nuts.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 15, 1989NHTSA 89V079000100 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front

Summary: Torque rod bolts are grade 2 instead of grade 5, which is not to specification, and could fail.
Consequence: Bolt failure could allow the rear axle to shift; thiscould adversely affect truck control and could result in a crash.
Remedy: Replace torque rod bolts with bolts of the proper specification.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1989 Mack R Series were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Mack R Series years

Other 1989 Mack models

Questions

Does the 1989 Mack R Series have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, suspension. 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 1989 Mack R 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 1989 Mack R Series?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.