1985 Mack MH: recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1985 Mack MH. The newest campaign is 88V147000. NHTSA received the report on 6 Sep 1988. The NHTSA record gives the component Seat Belts. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation names this model year.
The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.
This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.
Remedy of the newest campaign, 88V147000, in the NHTSA record
Adjust seat tether belt if necessary.
Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
NHTSA publishes these words. Source: NHTSA Datasets and APIs, section Complaints, read on . Complaint file through . Recall file through .
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Recall campaigns
5 campaigns, newest first. 30,572 units in total.
- 88V147000Seat Belts
- 86V008000Structure
- 85V113000Service Brakes, Air
- 85V057000Steering / Linkages / Drag / Link / Connection
- 85V051000Structure / Body / Bumpers
88V147000Received . 11,000 units.
Seat Belts
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Seat tether belts may not have been adjusted during assembly.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
During an impact, driver and/or rider can move forwardand possibly strike the windshield, even when wearing a seat belt.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Adjust seat tether belt if necessary.
Report filed by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED.
86V008000Received . 7,000 units.
Structure
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Left or right cab step may crack in its welded area due to flexing of the step during entering and exiting. Consequence of defect: as the cracks extend, the tubular step could partially collapse and break without warning to the user, and could result in personal injuries.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Install a reinforcement brace if no cracks are found. In addition, replace step if cracks are present.
Report filed by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
85V113000Received . 5,020 units.
Service Brakes, Air
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
The dual double check valve may not release the proper air volume to the brake system, causing a slight timing delay between the tractor and the trailer brake system. Consequences of defect: if the brakes are suddenly applied, the trailer could jackknife without warning to the operator, which could result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Install two new sleeves in the dual double check valve which will increase air flow.
Report filed by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
85V057000Received . 52 units.
Steering / Linkages / Drag / Link / Connection
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
The drag links may have been installed incorrectly allowing drag link clamp bolt to axle beam interference. Consequence of defect: during a turning maneuver, increased steering effort or complete lockup of steering could occur without warning. This could result in loss of truck control and a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Assure that drag links are installed to correct interference condition.
Report filed by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
85V051000Received . 7,500 units.
Structure / Body / Bumpers
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
The flip out step clevis on the bumper may fail and break under the weight of the person standing on the step to service the front area of the vehicle. Consequence of defect: this sudden break will cause the person standing on the step to fall, without warning, and could result in injuries.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Remove the step clevis and replace with a new improved clevis.
Report filed by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED.
The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.
Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.
Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.
Complaints by component
The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.
Investigations
| Number | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Campaign |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE88061 | Preliminary evaluation | SEAT TETHER FAILURE | Seats | 21 Jun 1988 | 12 Sep 1988 | 88V147000 |
Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.
Other model years
The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.
A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.
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Official channels
- NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
- NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
- NHTSA page of the 1985 Mack MHThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.
Cite this page
Recall Register. 1985 Mack MH: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/mack/mh/1985/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Recall file through
- 29 Sep 2026
- Complaint file through
- 29 Mar 2018
- First complaint in the file
- 1 Jan 1995
- Manufacturer in the recall file
- MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
The NHTSA record is the authority. A complaint count is the number of different complaint numbers for the make, the model and the model year. How the register is made. Report an error.
Questions
- How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1985 Mack MH?
- 30,572 units in 5 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
- How many recall campaigns does the Mack MH have for all model years?
- NHTSA lists 19 recall campaigns for the Mack MH, model years 1982 to 1993. 5 of them name the 1985 model year.
- Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1985 Mack MH open?
- No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.