Mack RWS recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
9 recalls found for the Mack RWS in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 Mack RWS | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 Mack RWS | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 Mack RWS | 5 | 0 |
| 1978 Mack RWS | 6 | 0 |
| 1977 Mack RWS | 5 | 0 |
| 1976 Mack RWS | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 Mack RWS | 1 | 0 |
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Newest Mack RWS recalls
- Apr 14, 198383V041000Steering1,515 vehiclesMack RWL, RWS and 2 more models
The pitman arm, a lever that transmits turning movements from the steering gear to the steering linkage, may loosen or break at its connection to the steering linkage.
- 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.
- Jun 1, 197979V137000Steering6,673 vehiclesMack RWL, RWS and 2 more models
The pitman arm retaining nut may not have been torqued to manufacturer specifications.
- 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,…
- May 30, 197979V130000Steering2,187 vehiclesMack RWL and RWS
It has been determined that two screws that are part of the bearing assembly located at the cab dash sheet may not have been tightened properly.
- 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…