Mack Trucks, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1982

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Mack Trucks, Inc. in 1982. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 21, 1982

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

DUE TO THE HIGH STRAIN WITHIN THE FAN BLADES OF THE COOLING FAN, CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE FAN. THESE CRACKS MAY LEAD TO COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE COOLING FAN, PROPELLING THE FAN AND PIECES OF THE FAN BLADES OUTSIDE THE FAN SHROUD.

NHTSA ID: 82V131000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 5,050

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL INSTALL COOLING FANS WITH IMPROVED FAN BLADES ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 24, 1982

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

LIGHTING:GENERAL OR UNKNOWN COMPONENT:HEAD LIGHTS

THE CIRCUIT WIRING ON THESE VEHICLES IS ARRANGED SO THAT A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE REAR TAILLIGHTS WILL ALSO RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER TO THE HEADLAMPS. FOR SAFETY REASONS THE LIGHTING SYSTEM WIRING SHOULD BE INDEPENDENT.

NHTSA ID: 82V054000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 5,700

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

VEHICLES WILL HAVE AN AUTOMATIC RESET CIRCUIT BREAKER INSTALLED TO ENSURE CONTINUED HEADLAMP ILLUMINATION IN THE EVENT OF A SHORT IN OTHER LIGHTING SYSTEMS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 2, 1982

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING:COLUMN SHAFT UPPER

CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY BE SUBJECT TO STEERING SHAFT SEPARATION DUE TO LOOSE SET SCREWS IN THE DASH SHEET BEARING WHICH MAY ALLOW THE SHAFT TO MOVE.

NHTSA ID: 82V019000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 22

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND MODIFY THE STEERING SHAFT BY PROVIDING A GREATER SLIP LENGTH IN THE STEERING DRIVE SHAFT TO ELIMINATE SLIP JOINT SEPARATION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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