Does the 1981 Mack RD Series have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, steering, exterior lighting. 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 RD 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 RD Series?

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

1981 Mack RD 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 RD 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 RD Series recalls, newest first

January 17, 1986NHTSA 86V00700026,760 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control › Cables

Summary: The accelerator rod hole clearance is not adequate and can cause the accelerator linkage to bind. Consequence of defect: if binding occurs while in a full throttle position, accelerator control would be lost without warning and an accident could occur.
Remedy: Enlarge the accelerator rod hole to eliminate interference within accelerator linkage.

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

December 29, 1981NHTSA 81V153000209 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting

Summary: The right hand clearance lamp is obscured, from certain angles of vision, by the in-line precleaner air cleaner cap. The involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment".
Remedy: Dealer will replace the air cleaner with one of acceptable height.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

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

Other Mack RD Series years

Other 1981 Mack models

Questions

Does the 1981 Mack RD Series have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, steering, exterior lighting. 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 RD 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 RD Series?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.