Does the 1983 Mack R have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: trailer hitches. 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 1983 Mack R 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 1983 Mack R?

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

1983 Mack R recalls

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

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1983 Mack R. 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.

1983 Mack R recalls, newest first

November 7, 1984NHTSA 84V14000064 vehicles potentially affected

Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly

Summary: Due to improper and inadequate welding practices, the fifth wheel on the involved vehicles is defective. Frame mounted supports may have incomplete or poor quality welds. The welds could subsequently fail allowing separation of the tractor from the trailer.
Remedy: The dealer will inspect and remove the fifth wheel and reweld the mounting angles at no charge to the owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1983 Mack R were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1983 Mack R have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: trailer hitches. 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 1983 Mack R 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 1983 Mack R?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.