Does the 1986 Mack RM have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: 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 1986 Mack RM 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 1986 Mack RM?

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

1986 Mack RM 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 1986 Mack RM. 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.

1986 Mack RM recalls, newest first

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

March 28, 1988NHTSA 88V043000259 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Summary: The steering shaft spline engagement is only .52, the recommended engagement is 2 inches.
Consequence: Under impacts such as road potholes, it could result inshaft disengagement. The driver would immediately lose steering controlwithout warning and vehicle crash could occur.
Remedy: Replace shafts that measure under the minimum engagement dimensions with a longer shaft.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1986 Mack RM were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Mack RM years

Other 1986 Mack models

Questions

Does the 1986 Mack RM have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: 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 1986 Mack RM 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 1986 Mack RM?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.