1987 MACK RD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1987 MACK RD
The 1987 MACK RD has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, STEERING:LINKAGES. The most commonly reported problems involve the Equipment (1 complaint), Fuel System Gasolinestorage (1 complaint), and Structure (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1987 MACK RD
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1987 MACK RD, potentially affecting up to 41,639 vehicles.
Recall 94V032000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 39,777 vehicles affected
Defect: FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM RECONFIGURATION TO COMPLY WITH ENGINE EMISSION STANDARDS CAUSE HIGHER ENGINE VIBRATION LEVELS WHICH LEAD TO EARLY WEAR AND COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE SECONDARY THROTTLE RETURN MECHANISM.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT THE PRIMARY THROTTLE RETURN FAILS, FAILURE OF THE SECONDARY THROTTLE RETURN SYSTEM WOULD NOT PROVIDE PROTECTION AGAINST LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL.
Remedy: A NEW PRODUCTION SECONDARY THROTTLE RETURN SYSTEM CONFIGURATION WILL BE INSTALLED.
View full details →Recall 90V034000 — STEERING:LINKAGES
| 1,862 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1987 MACK RD
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1987 MACK RD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestorage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE STEP WHICH WAS WELDED TO THE VEHICLE BROKE, WHICH CAUSED INJURY TO THE CONSUMER. *JB
WHEN ENTERING THE TRUCK, THE DRIVER STEPPED ON THE STEP AND THE STEP DISENGAGED FROM THE FUEL TANK. THIS IS A COMPANY OWNED VEHICLE. *AK THIS HAPPENED PRIOR TO RECALL 88V162. *SLC
Safety Rating for the 1987 MACK RD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1987 MACK RD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1987 MACK RD
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1987 MACK RD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MACK RD
- 1982 MACK RD — 0 complaints
- 1983 MACK RD — 0 complaints
- 1984 MACK RD — 0 complaints
- 1985 MACK RD — 0 complaints
- 1986 MACK RD — 0 complaints
- 1987 MACK RD (current)
- 1988 MACK RD — 0 complaints
- 1989 MACK RD — 0 complaints
- 1990 MACK RD — 0 complaints
- 1991 MACK RD — 0 complaints
- 1992 MACK RD — 0 complaints
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