Does the 1985 Mack RWI have any recalls?

1 recall 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 1985 Mack RWI 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 1985 Mack RWI?

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

1985 Mack RWI recalls

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

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1985 Mack RWI. 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.

1985 Mack RWI recalls, newest first

May 3, 1985NHTSA 85V05700052 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection

Summary: The drag links may have been installed incorrectly allowing drag link clamp bolt to axle beam interference. Consequence of defect: during a turning maneuver, increased steering effort or complete lockup of steering could occur without warning. This could result in loss of truck control and a crash.
Remedy: Assure that drag links are installed to correct interference condition.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1985 Mack RWI were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Mack RWI years

Other 1985 Mack models

Questions

Does the 1985 Mack RWI have any recalls?: 1 recall 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 1985 Mack RWI 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 1985 Mack RWI?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.