Mack Trucks, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1980

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 5 safety recalls made by Mack Trucks, Inc. in 1980. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 10, 1980

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING:COLUMN SHAFT UPPER

THE WELD ON THE UPPER STEERING SHAFT WHERE THE FEMALE SPLINE CONNECTS TO THE TUBE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY POSITIONED AND ACTUALLY MISSED THE SEAM.

NHTSA ID: 80V162000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 1,524

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE AFFECTED SHAFT WITH ONE THAT HAS BEEN PROPERLY WELDED, AT NO CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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December 2, 1980

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL RETURN SPRING

CHAFING MAY OCCUR BETWEEN THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS AND THEIR MOUNTING BRACKETS AND CAN CAUSE THE HOOK END OF THE SPRING TO WEAR PREMATURELY AND EVENTUALLY BREAK.

NHTSA ID: 80V157000

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

# of Units Affected: 1,992

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL INSTALL A SET OF REDESIGNED THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS AND MOUNTING BRACKETS FOR IMPROVED SERVICE LIFE AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 6, 1980

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

THE STEERING ARM MAY DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FATIGUE LIFE IN THE MACHINE RADIUS OF THE TAPER AT THE STEERING KNUCKLE END.

NHTSA ID: 80V053000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 219

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

INSTALL STEERING ARMS THAT HAVE BEEN MAGNA-FLUX INSPECTED FOR CRACKS AND SHOT PEENED FOR IMPROVED FATIGUE LIFE. THIS WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 6, 1980

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING:POWER:SHAFT LOWER WORM

THE PREFABRICATED PINCH BOLT CLAMP AT THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT LOWER YOKE MAY NOT PERFORM ADEQUATELY WHEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THE CLAMP MAY THEN DEFORM AND LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE AND STEERING SHAFT DISENGAGEMENT MAY RESULT.

NHTSA ID: 80V054000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 109

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL RETROFIT WITH LOWER STEERING SHAFT LOWER YOKES THAT PROVIDE FOR INTEGRAL PINCH BOLT INSTALLATION IN PLACE OF PREVIOUS SEPARATELY FABRICATED CLAMP FOR THE PINCH BOLT.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 6, 1980

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE:AIR:VALVE:CONTROL

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE KNOB THAT OPERATES THE TRACTOR PARK VALVE MAY BREAK OFF, RENDERING THE VALVE INOPERABLE.

NHTSA ID: 80V052000

Component: PARKING BRAKE

# of Units Affected: 9,666

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEFECTIVE KNOBS WILL BE REPLACED WITH AN IMPROVED TYPE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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