Does the 1988 Mack RW Series have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, 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 1988 Mack RW 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 RW Series?

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

1988 Mack RW Series 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 1988 Mack RW 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 RW Series recalls, newest first

March 3, 1989NHTSA 89V033000152 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Rear › Springs

Summary: Dowels may have been omitted during spring cap installation; this would put shear load on the four (4) spring cap bolts.
Consequence: This could result in loosening and failure of the boltswith possible loss of control and accident potential.
Remedy: Install the missing dowels to prevent movement between the spring cap and axle housing.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

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

Owner complaints

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

Other Mack RW Series years

Other 1988 Mack models

Questions

Does the 1988 Mack RW Series have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, 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 1988 Mack RW 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 RW Series?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.