Mack WL recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
22 recalls found for the Mack WL in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 Mack WL | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 Mack WL | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 Mack WL | 4 | 0 |
| 1978 Mack WL | 5 | 0 |
| 1977 Mack WL | 8 | 0 |
| 1976 Mack WL | 8 | 0 |
| 1975 Mack WL | 13 | 0 |
| 1974 Mack WL | 7 | 0 |
| 1973 Mack WL | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 Mack WL | 1 | 0 |
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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.
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Newest Mack WL 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,…
- 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…
- Aug 8, 197878V170000Engine and engine cooling850 vehiclesMack RWL, RWS and 2 more models
The possibility exists that the aluminum engine rear support brackets may fail due to metal fatigue.
- Apr 4, 197878V068000Service brakes, air9,700 vehiclesMack DM, DMM and 11 more models
An axle "no brake" condition could result from an eaton controller internal electrical malfunction.