Mack RL recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
28 recalls found for the Mack RL in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 Mack RL | 3 | 0 |
| 1978 Mack RL | 5 | 0 |
| 1977 Mack RL | 8 | 0 |
| 1976 Mack RL | 5 | 0 |
| 1975 Mack RL | 8 | 0 |
| 1974 Mack RL | 8 | 0 |
| 1973 Mack RL | 3 | 0 |
| 1972 Mack RL | 5 | 0 |
| 1971 Mack RL | 8 | 0 |
| 1970 Mack RL | 5 | 0 |
| 1969 Mack RL | 4 | 0 |
| 1968 Mack RL | 3 | 0 |
| 1967 Mack RL | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 Mack RL | 1 | 0 |
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Newest Mack RL recalls
- Jul 12, 197979V171000Suspension1,706 vehiclesMack F, FM and 11 more models
The spring seat plate, located between the axle housing and the suspension springs, may deform due to spring bending.
- Jul 9, 197979V164000Steering4,640 vehiclesMack RL, RS and 4 more models
The flange head pinch bolts used in the yokes of the steering shaft assemblies may have been overstressed due to the bolts not being tightened to specifications.
- May 30, 197979V134000Steering64,150 vehiclesMack DM, RD and 2 more models
In the involved trucks it is possible the adjustable steering column rear mounting bracket could fail, allowing steering wheel assembly to fall down onto the operator"s lap.
- May 31, 197979V133000Engine and engine cooling23,000 vehiclesMack DM, DMM and 13 more models
In the event of turbocharger compressor wheel failure, one or more of the four capscrews that hold the turbocharger together may be struck by parts of the compressor wheel,…
- Oct 11, 197878V222000Electrical system161 vehiclesMack RL, RS and 2 more models
A short circuit could occur due to chafing or wire disconnection in the box.
- Oct 3, 197878V210000Service brakes, air19,370 vehiclesMack DM, DMM and 12 more models
Delays of up to about 2 seconds may exist in the brake application times to the brakes on the bogie axles in the presence of certain types of wheel speed sensor signal…
- Apr 4, 197878V068000Service brakes, air9,700 vehiclesMack DM, DMM and 11 more models
An axle "no brake" condition could result from an eaton controller internal electrical malfunction.
- Feb 9, 197878V030000Service brakes, air400 vehiclesMack RL, RS and 2 more models
A design deficiency exists in the air dryer piping in the area of the pressure relief valve and compressor governor control link.