Does the 1988 Mack RM Series have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, engine and engine cooling, power train. 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 1988 Mack RM 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 1988 Mack RM Series?

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

1988 Mack RM Series recalls

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

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1988 Mack RM 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.

1988 Mack RM Series recalls, newest first

March 3, 1989NHTSA 89V0320003,127 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections

Summary: An incorrect high pressure power steering hose may have been installed.
Consequence: Under certain conditions, hose could fail resulting inloss of power steering assist and possibly an accident.
Remedy: Replace incorrect power steering hoses.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 18, 1988NHTSA 88V161000408 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine

Summary: Certain engine support castings were produced with faulty metallurgy and could fail.
Consequence: Failure of one or both brackets could cause dislocationof engine and transmission assembly, which could result in truck disablement,possible loss of accelerator control and an accident.
Remedy: Replace rear engine supports as necessary.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 27, 1988NHTSA 88V1250006,400 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages

Summary: Some of the nuts/bolts used to fasten the steering pitman arm may loosen.
Consequence: This would allow the pitman arm to come off the steeringgear sector shaft and result in immediate loss of steering control and a vehiclecrash could occur.
Remedy: Retorque nuts/bolts where necessary.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 23, 1988NHTSA 88V085000203 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Driveline › Center support bearing

Summary: Clamp plates used between the drive shaft and carrier yokes may crack and could break due to improper heat treatment.
Consequence: If clamp plate breaks, yoke would fly off at detachedpoint and could injury anyone struck by flying fragments. Also, the detachedinner shaft could interfere with the brake system air supply hoses and tractortires, which could result in loss of truck control and an accident.
Remedy: Install new clamping plates and capscrews in all locations as needed.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1988 Mack RM Series were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Mack RM Series years

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Questions

Does the 1988 Mack RM Series have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, engine and engine cooling, power train. 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 1988 Mack RM 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 1988 Mack RM Series?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.