Does the 1987 Mack RD have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, steering. 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 1987 Mack RD 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 1987 Mack RD?

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

1987 Mack RD 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 1987 Mack RD. 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.

1987 Mack RD recalls, newest first

February 15, 1994NHTSA 94V03200039,777 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary: Fuel injection system reconfiguration to comply with engine emission standards cause higher engine vibration levels which lead to early wear and complete failure of the secondary throttle return mechanism.
Consequence: In the event the primary throttle return fails, failure of the secondary throttle return system would not provide protection against loss of throttle control.
Remedy: A new production secondary throttle return system configuration will be installed.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 23, 1990NHTSA 90V0340001,862 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages

Summary: Crack may develop on steering arm that could progress and reduce the fatigue life of the steering arm.
Consequence: Steering arm could fail without warning resulting in loss of steering control and possibly a crash.
Remedy: Install a redesigned steering arm.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1987 Mack RD with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Equipment1
Fuel system1
Gasoline › Storage1
Structure1

Other 1987 Mack models

Questions

Does the 1987 Mack RD have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, steering. 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 1987 Mack RD 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 1987 Mack RD?: 2 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.